Maine Pyar Kiya is a movie that not solely launched Salman Khan but in addition Bhagyashree as main stars. Though Salman had appeared in a small function in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, Maine Pyar Kiya marked his first movie because the lead hero. Within the course of of choosing the main woman for the movie, director Sooraj Barjatya auditioned many actors, together with Upasana Singh. In a latest interview, Upasana shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about why she wasn’t chosen for the long-lasting function of Suman.
Actress Upasana Singh reveals she was the primary alternative for Maine Pyar Kiya
Throughout a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Upasana revealed that after her preliminary audition, Sooraj Barjatya had picked her for the function. “He advised me all the things in regards to the movie, my function. And he chosen me,” she stated. Nevertheless, the following step concerned assembly Sooraj’s father, Raj Kumar Barjatya, who had the ultimate say within the casting resolution. The next day, Upasana met Raj Kumar, however regardless of Sooraj’s approval, she was not chosen. “They’re very candy individuals so he didn’t say rejected however they didn’t name me once more,” she recalled. Upasana was left unsure, as she didn’t obtain any follow-up communication.
Years later, whereas working with Rajshri Productions on Fundamental Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Upasana had the chance to satisfy Raj Kumar once more. On set, Raj Kumar introduced in entrance of the movie’s forged, together with Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and Hrithik Roshan, that Upasana had been their first alternative for the function of Suman in Maine Pyar Kiya. Upasana was stunned when he revealed this, recalling, “He stated, ‘Do you know who was our first alternative for Maine Pyar Kiya?’” She hadn’t shared this story with others, as she had misplaced the function, however listening to Raj Kumar affirm it left the forged in shock. When she jokingly talked about that it was due to him she didn’t get the function, Raj Kumar defined, “If I chosen you, you then would have additionally left the flicks like Bhagyashree.”
Upasana on why she was rejected
Upasana then discovered the true purpose for her rejection. Raj Kumar Barjatya revealed that the choice was based mostly on top. He advised her, “I’m not making an excuse, however you have been taller than Salman.” In response to him, they wished somebody shorter than Salman for the function of Suman, and since Upasana was taller, they determined to forged another person. “They weren’t mendacity,” she confirmed. This candid clarification make clear the generally sudden components that may affect casting selections within the movie business.
