Quiz Time: Which Hollywood actor was the original choice for DDLJ?
October 23, 2014 10:00 IST
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1. Which Hollywood actor did Aditya Chopra originally want to cast in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge? A. Tom Cruise B. Hugh Grant C. Keanu Reeves
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Tom Cruise . Director Aditya Chopra wanted to cast Tom Cruise in Shah Rukh Khan’s role, as he wanted it to be an Indo-American project. Yash Chopra dissuaded him, as he did not want a foreign star in the film.
The next option was Saif Ali Khan but he declined. Aditya Chopra then approached Shah Rukh Khan.
Correct! Director Aditya Chopra wanted to cast Tom Cruise in Shah Rukh Khan’s role, as he wanted it to be an Indo-American project. Yash Chopra dissuaded him, as he did not want a foreign star in the film.
The next option was Saif Ali Khan but he declined. Aditya Chopra then approached Shah Rukh Khan.
2. Which superstar assisted director Rakesh Roshan in Karan Arjun? A. Aamir Khan B. Amitabh Bachchan C. Hrithik Roshan
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Hrithik Roshan . Hrithik Roshan assisted dad Rakesh Roshan on Karan Arjun.
The movie was originally titled Kaynaat.
Ajay Devgn was the first choice for Salman Khan’s role while Juhi Chawla was the first choice for Kajol’s role. Nagma was originally considered for Mamta Kulkarni’s role.
Correct! Hrithik Roshan assisted dad Rakesh Roshan on Karan Arjun.
The movie was originally titled Kaynaat.
Ajay Devgn was the first choice for Salman Khan’s role while Juhi Chawla was the first choice for Kajol’s role. Nagma was originally considered for Mamta Kulkarni’s role.
3. Which music composer made his Bollywood debut with Rangeela? A. A R Rahman B. Anu Malik C. Ilayaraja
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. A R Rahman . A R Rahman's Bollywood debut was Rangeela.
In the title song Rangeela Re, the now famous choreographer-director Remo D'Souza appeared as a background dancer.
Incidentally, Rahman's first film Roja, in Tamil, was dubbed in Hindi and the soundtrack became hugely popular. He won his first National Award for it.
Correct! A R Rahman's Bollywood debut was Rangeela.
In the title song Rangeela Re, the now famous choreographer-director Remo D'Souza appeared as a background dancer.
Incidentally, Rahman's first film Roja, in Tamil, was dubbed in Hindi and the soundtrack became hugely popular. He won his first National Award for it.
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