Question 1

Which actress was originally written for the lead role of Ganga but didn't end up playing her?

Accepted Answer

The role of Ganga was exclusively written for Madhuri Dixit, but she opted out due to issues with director Subhash Ghai during 'Khalnayak' filming.

Question 2

Why were some scenes in 'Yeh Dil Deewana' shot with Shah Rukh Khan's duplicate?

Accepted Answer

Shah Rukh Khan had to rush to Delhi to be with his pregnant wife Gauri, so director Subhash Ghai shot 2-3 close-ups with him and used a duplicate for long-distance shots.

Question 3

How did Mahima Chaudhry get the role of Ganga instead of Juhi Chawla?

Accepted Answer

Juhi Chawla was considered for Ganga, but Subhash Ghai was so impressed with Mahima Chaudhry that he gave her the role instead.

Question 4

Why did Shah Rukh Khan decide not to work with Subhash Ghai after 'Pardes'?

Accepted Answer

Shah Rukh Khan felt his role turned out poorly, believing Mahima Chaudhry had better footage and he was like a supporting actor, leading to his decision not to work with Ghai again.

Question 5

Why did Subhash Ghai change Mahima Chaudhry's name from Ritu to Mahima?

Accepted Answer

Subhash Ghai changed her name because the letter 'M' was considered lucky for his debut actresses, following names like Meenakshi Sheshadri, Manisha Koirala, and Madhuri Dixit.

Question 6

Which actress was originally intended to play Ganga in Pardes, and why didn't she take the role?

Accepted Answer

The lead role of Ganga was exclusively written for Madhuri Dixit, but she opted out due to issues with director Subhash Ghai during filming of Khalnayak.

Question 7

Why was Shah Rukh Khan's duplicate used to film parts of Yeh Dil Deewana?

Accepted Answer

Shah Rukh Khan had to rush to Delhi to be with his pregnant wife Gauri, so director Subhash Ghai used his duplicate for long distance shots after taking a few close-ups.

Question 8

What tension drives the story of Pardes?

Accepted Answer

Kishorilal wants an Indian bride for his westernised son Rajiv, arranging his engagement to Ganga, but she shares a deeper bond with Kishorilal's foster son Arjun.

Question 9

Why did Shah Rukh Khan decide not to work with Subhash Ghai after Pardes?

Accepted Answer

Shah Rukh Khan felt his role turned out poorly, believing Mahima Chaudhry had a better role and more footage, making him feel like an extra or supporting actor.

Question 10

How did Subhash Ghai choose Mahima Chaudhry's screen name for her debut?

Accepted Answer

When casting Mahima Chaudhry, Subhash Ghai changed her name from Ritu to Mahima because the letter 'M' was lucky for his debut actresses (Meenakshi Sheshadri, Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit).

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