When N Chandra’s 1988 film Tezaab hit theatres, it became a blockbuster. The film ran for over a year in cinemas, turning Madhuri Dixit into an overnight sensation with the chartbuster “Ek Do Teen” and cementing Anil Kapoor’s status as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars after Mr India. However, it seems that Kapoor wasn’t the first choice for the role.

Actor Aditya Pancholi, who had just entered the industry at the time, recently revealed that he was originally cast in Tezaab opposite Madhuri. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Pancholi made a striking claim, writing, “I was the original choice for Tezaab (1988), opposite Madhuri Dixit . You can confirm this with the film’s director, N Chandra.”

He further alleged that he was replaced due to industry influence, sa

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