Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shot for ‘Chalte Chalte’ alongside SRK but was replaced by Rani Mukherjee – Filmy fact!
Here’s a fascinating filmy fact: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji’s beloved film ‘Chalte Chalte’ released in 2003 almost starred Aishwarya Rai. Initially cast alongside SRK, Aishwarya was unexpectedly replaced by Rani Mukerji. SRK later expressed regret, revealing the tough decision involved many stakeholders, despite his personal admiration for Aishwarya.
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Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji’s film ‘Chalte Chalte’ remains beloved by many, but few know that Aishwarya Rai was initially cast alongside SRK. The two had even begun shooting before Aishwarya was unexpectedly replaced by Rani Mukerji.
In an appearance on the chat show, Rendezvous With Simi Garewal, Aishwarya Rai revealed that she was replaced from ‘Chalte Chalte’ without any explanation.
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Years later, a video surfaced on Reddit showing Shah Rukh Khan discussing the decision. He expressed regret over replacing Aishwarya, whom he called a close friend and one of his favorite co-actresses. SRK reflected on their past collaborations in films like ‘Josh,’ ‘Mohabbatein,’ and ‘Devdas,’ and shared his sadness over the situation.
Shah Rukh mentioned that as a producer, his hands were tied since he wasn’t the sole decision-maker. The replacement decision involved about 10-11 people, as the reputation of Red Chillies was at stake. Despite the professional reasoning, SRK conveyed his personal admiration for Aishwarya and his regret over the entire affair.
Released in 2003, ‘Chalte Chalte’ starred Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Satish Shah. The film was a hit, loved by fans worldwide, but the behind-the-scenes story of Aishwarya’s replacement remains a notable filmy fact.
