Not Kajol, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Could Have Been Our ‘Anjali’ From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham! Karan Johar Once Revealed, “She Was Married, Wanted To Start A Family

In a surprising revelation, filmmaker Karan Johar shared that he initially had Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in mind for the role of Anjali in his iconic film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. However, due to certain changes in the script, Kajol was ultimately cast in the role. Johar mentioned that at the time, he believed Aishwarya would be the perfect fit for the character but circumstances led him to approach Kajol instead.

Kajol’s marital status and desire to start a family influenced the casting decision

During an interview with Komal Nahta, Karan Johar explained the reason behind the casting choice. He revealed that Kajol was married and possibly wanted to focus on starting a family, which made him consider Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for the role. Johar even visited Kajol’s studio with the assumption that she would decline the offer, but to his surprise, Kajol expressed her interest in doing the film.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s role in the film underwent changes

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also commented on the situation, stating that significant changes were made to the script, which differed from the initial narration she received. Although she praised Kajol for her exceptional performance in the film, she acknowledged that her interpretation of the character was different from what she had expected based on the earlier discussions. As a result, Aishwarya did not end up being a part of the movie, and the casting of Kajol as Anjali became a defining aspect of the film’s legacy.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham continues to be cherished by audiences, with its star-studded ensemble cast, including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kajol.

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