For years, the Bollywood industry has been abuzz with rumors that Govinda was initially considered for the iconic role in 'Gadar,' a film that eventually starred Sunny Deol. Anil Sharma, the director of 'Gadar,' has once again clarified that Govinda was never approached for the role and shed light on the misunderstanding that persisted over the years.
In a recent interview conducted in Hindi with Bollywood Thikana, Anil Sharma, who is currently savoring the success of 'Gadar 2,' reaffirmed that the choice for the lead role had always been Sunny Deol. Without directly quoting the director, it was made evident that Govinda was never formally approached or offered the role in 'Gadar.' Anil Sharma emphasized that the decision to cast Sunny Deol had been made from the inception of the project.
Anil Sharma went on to share an illustrative story, shedding light on the context of the situation. He explained that, at one point, he and Govinda were collaborating on another project, during which he mentioned having a story in mind for Sunny Deol. Govinda, in response, expressed interest in the story but also acknowledged that selecting Sunny for the role was the right decision.
This story shared by the actor suggests that Govinda may have mistakenly believed that he was being offered the role when, in reality, Sunny Deol had already been confirmed for 'Gadar' prior to their discussion. Anil Sharma drew a parallel to a similar incident involving Salman Khan and 'Gadar 2,' where Khan showed enthusiasm for the project after hearing the story, although another actor had already been cast in the role.
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