DYK? Hrithik Roshan Was Offered Lead Role In Bunty Aur Babli; Here’s Why He Turned It Down

Two decades have passed since Bunty Aur Babli first lit up cinema screens, yet the film continues to be a fan favourite. With Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in the lead, the movie won hearts for its entertaining plot, witty cons, and unforgettable performances.

Hrithik Roshan Was The First Choice For Bunty Aur Babli

Director Shaad Ali shared an unexpected behind-the-scenes and how Hrithik Roshan was originally considered for the role of Bunty. Shaad said that Rani Mukerji was always the first choice for Babli. However, the role of Bunty was first offered to Hrithik Roshan. He stated to Bollywood Hungama, “Yes, we did meet Hrithik as he was our first choice. We worked with him for a few months. Rakesh Roshan really liked the script and wanted Hrithik to do the film.”

Here’s Why Hrithik Roshan Rejected Bunty Aur Babli

Speaking about why Hrithik eventually turned down the role, Shaad added, “Hrithik was not very comfortable entering the small-town space at that time. He did a very good job of it later in Super 30 (2019), though. Back then, he had his reservations. He did, however, have many creative ideas for the film. In fact, it was Hrithik’s idea that Bunty and Babli should return to conning in the final scene. He reasoned, ‘They’re like Superman! They can’t go back to normal life and never return to the con world.’ Originally, the story ended with Bunty and Babli being let off and becoming law-abiding citizens. I should have thanked Hrithik in the credits.”

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About Bunty Aur Babli

Bunty Aur Babli was written by Jaideep Sahni from a story by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film follows two small-town dreamers who want to escape their ordinary lives. They become partners in crime, using fake identities—Bunty and Babli—to trick people with creative scams. Amitabh Bachchan plays a police officer who is on a mission to catch them.

The film became a huge hit and is still remembered for its catchy music, colorful costumes, and entertaining plot. It showed the charm and fun of chasing dreams, even in unusual ways.

In 2021, a sequel was made with Saif Ali Khan replacing Abhishek Bachchan, and new actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari were added to the cast. However, the sequel didn’t connect with fans the way the original did and was a flop at the box office.

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