Aishwarya Rai Rejected Kamal Haasan Film: Aishwarya Rai is in the news these days. The reason for the discussion is her relationship with the Bachchan family. Recently, when she attended Anant Ambani’s wedding separately from the family, it became clear that things are not going well in the Bachchan family. Well, apart from all this, Aishwarya Rai has worked in many great films in her career. However, she has also rejected many films.
From Raja Hindustani, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has rejected many films in her career. However, one of the films she rejected won several National Awards and was one of the most expensive films of the 90s. Let us tell you about this film.
When Aishwarya Rai rejected Indian
The film we are talking about had three stars. One of whom is now one of the highest earning actors and the makers of the film have recently released its sequel. Yes, this is not any other film but an Indian one. Whose sequel has also been brought by Kamal Haasan.
The 1996 film ‘Indian’ directed by Shankar was one of the most expensive films of the Indian film industry. Indian had to face protests before its release. However, despite this, the film proved to be a blockbuster.
Aishwarya Rai was the first choice for Indian
Kamal Haasan’s film Indian featured Manisha Koirala and Urmila Matondkar among others in pivotal roles. But did you know that not Manisha Koirala but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first choice for the film? Yes, Shankar had tried to cast Aishwarya Rai to play the lead actress in his debut film. But she rejected the offer due to her commitment to work in an ad agency until 1995.
Why was there opposition to Indian
It is said that this film, made on a budget of Rs 8 crore, had a song which was shot at Prasad Studio. Kamal Haasan and Matondkar were accompanied by 70 Bombay models in this song. Due to this song, the Cine Dancers Union protested against the film. They said that Tamil dancers should have been used in the song. However, Shankar got rid of further uproar by paying money to the protesters.
Indians had earned so many crores worldwide
Kamal Haasan’s film Indian proved to be a blockbuster upon its release and earned Rs 55 crore at the worldwide box office. Not only this, Kamal Haasan also won 3 National Awards including Best Actor for the film. The sequel of the film has now been released in theatres.
The sequel retains Kamal Haasan in the lead role and also stars Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh and others in pivotal roles. Indian 2 has received mixed response from the audience and has had a bumper opening in the South. Now it will be interesting to see if the film picks up pace over the weekend.