When Monica Bedi Missed Out On Salman Khan & Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Karan Arjun’ Due To Rakesh Roshan’s Missed Meeting

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film ‘Karan Arjun’ remains a popular topic of discussion in Bollywood. Recently, Monica Bedi, known for her debut in ‘Surakshaa’ alongside Saif Ali Khan, revealed the reason behind losing out on a role in ‘Karan Arjun’ due to an incident involving Rakesh Roshan.

The Missed Meeting and Lost Opportunity

During a Holi party hosted by filmmaker Subhash Ghai, Monica Bedi was approached by Rakesh Roshan, who she was unaware of being a filmmaker in addition to being an actor. Roshan hinted at casting her in the film but Monica, suspicious of his intentions, decided not to pursue the opportunity. ‘Karan Arjun’ ultimately starred Mamta Kulkarni and Rakhee Gulzar in pivotal roles.

Monica Bedi’s Regretful Decision

Recalling the incident, Monica Bedi shared her perspective, stating that Rakesh Roshan approached her during the Holi party, engaging in small talk and handing her his business card with an invitation to meet him the following day. Confused by his interest, she discarded the card, sensing something fishy about the situation.

A Missed Chance Revealed

After the news of the film’s casting made headlines, Monica Bedi’s manager informed her that Rakesh Roshan had wanted to cast her in ‘Karan Arjun.’ Unfortunately, it was too late, and the opportunity had slipped away. Mamta Kulkarni ended up playing the role opposite Salman Khan.

Life After the Missed Opportunity

Following her missed chance in ‘Karan Arjun,’ Monica Bedi was discovered by Manoj Kumar, who offered her a role in his film, advising her not to sign any other projects during their collaboration. However, the film did not see the light of day, leaving Monica without work for a year and a half.

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