Question 1

Why was Kareena Kapoor Imtiaz Ali's first choice for Geet despite not being a fan?

Accepted Answer

Imtiaz Ali knew she could look natural without makeup, be hyper, talkative, and interesting without being irritating, even though he wasn't a fan and hadn't seen her in many movies.

Question 2

How did Shahid Kapoor end up replacing Bobby Deol in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kareena Kapoor agreed to sign only if Bobby Deol was replaced with her then-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor, and the producers agreed, replacing Deol without even meeting him.

Question 3

What changed Imtiaz Ali's view of Shahid Kapoor for the role of Aditya?

Accepted Answer

After meeting him, Ali realized Kapoor had gone through a lot in life, and that maturity had never been brought out, making him perfect for the role of a young, mature, quiet guy.

Question 4

What real-life relationship did the lead actors have during filming?

Accepted Answer

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, who play lovers in the film, were dating in real life until they broke up while making the movie.

Question 5

How did a Delhi cinema celebrate the film's box office success?

Accepted Answer

Delhi's PVR Cinemas held special screenings on Valentine's Day 2008 to celebrate the film's 100-day run at the box office.

Question 6

Why was Kareena Kapoor the first choice for Geet despite the director not being a fan?

Accepted Answer

Writer/director Imtiaz Ali knew Kareena Kapoor would look natural without makeup and be hyper, talkative, and interesting but not irritating, even though he wasn't particularly a fan and hadn't seen her in many movies.

Question 7

How did Shahid Kapoor end up replacing Bobby Deol in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kareena Kapoor told producers she would sign only if they replaced Bobby Deol with her then-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor, and the producers agreed.

Question 8

What changed Imtiaz Ali's view of Shahid Kapoor from 'forgettable actor' to perfect for Aditya?

Accepted Answer

After meeting Shahid Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali realized he had 'gone through a lot in life' and that his maturity had never been brought out, making him perfect for the role of a 'young, mature, quiet guy.'

Question 9

What real-life relationship drama unfolded between the lead actors during filming?

Accepted Answer

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, who play lovers in the film, were dating in real life but broke up while making the movie.

Question 10

How did a Delhi cinema celebrate the film's 100-day box office run?

Accepted Answer

Delhi's PVR Cinemas held special screenings of the film on Valentine's Day 2008 to celebrate its 100 days run at the box office.

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