EXCLUSIVE: Rajendra Chawla Reveals Karan Johar Offered Him Hrithik Roshan’s Agneepath On Mother Hiroo Johar’s Suggestion; Recalls, “Achanak Mujhe Unke Office Se Phone Aaya”

Veteran actor Rajendra Chawla, known for his impactful presence across television, films, and theatre, continues to win hearts with his grounded performances. From memorable roles in popular TV shows to strong character parts in films, Chawla has carved a niche as one of the industry’s most dependable performers. Currently, he is working in Zee TV’s Lakshmi Niwas, where he once again brings warmth and authenticity to the screen. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Bubble, the actor opened up about a surprising call from Karan Johar that led him to Hrithik Roshan’s Agneepath and also spoke candidly about being typecast in fatherly roles. Read on to know what he shared.

Rajendra Chawla On Unexpected Call From Karan Johar

Recalling how Agneepath unexpectedly came his way, Rajendra Chawla shared that his journey largely revolved around television, with films coming his way occasionally. Speaking about the moment that caught him completely off guard, he said, “Maine normally TV hi bohot zyada kiya, aur agar koi film ka project aaya toh usko join kiya… maine Agneepath joh nayi wali ki thi usme maine Qawwali ki thi, maine aur Ali Asgar dono qawwal the usme.”

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He went on to narrate how the opportunity unfolded, adding, “Achanak ek din Karan Johar ke office se phone aaya ki we want to meet you… Maine kaha arrey bhai ek television actor ko Karan Johar ke company se phone aa raha hai.” When he reached Dharma Productions, the reason behind the meeting surprised him even more. “Unhone kaha aap meri maa ki wajah se yaha baithe hai… wo aapka serial Saas Bina Sasural regularly dekhti hai aur unhone mujhe kaha hai is ladke ko cast karna.” Chawla further revealed that Johar honestly told him there was no major role available, “Bas ye qawwali thi, main isme aapko accommodate karna chahta hu.”

Rajendra Chawla On Being Typecast In The Industry

Opening up about often being seen in father-figure roles, Rajendra Chawla made it clear that he embraces the image with pride rather than frustration. He shared, “Nahi nahi, bohot pyaar karta hu main is role se… main khud do bacchiyon ka baap hu.” Reflecting on his personal journey, he explained how late success deepens emotional connections, adding, “Jo cheez aapko taras ke milti hai na, usme aapka moh badh jata hai… aap apne bachhon ko aur pyaar aur shiddat dete hai.”

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Expressing gratitude, he concluded, “Main khushnaseeb hu ki apne ghar ke saath-saath mujhe serials aur har jagah pe ye kaam karne ka mauka mil raha hai.”

From a surprise casting call influenced by Hiroo Johar to proudly owning the roles life and television have offered him, Rajendra Chawla’s journey reflects patience, humility, and genuine love for the craft, proof that consistency and sincerity always find their moment in the spotlight.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.