This Bollywood actress was first offered the role of Draupadi in hit mythological show Mahabharat, but she turned it down for another film. Published: October 6, 2024 4:01 PM IST By BR Chopra’s hit mythological show has a etched a special place in audiences hearts. The show related to Mahabharat has time and again mesmerised people.
Actress Roopa Ganguly made a mark on television with her epic portrayal of ‘Draupadi’ in this mythological show. But do you know, that this Bollywood actress was first offered the role of Draupadi, but she turned it down for another film. This actress turned down the role of ‘Draupadi’ in Mahabharat due to.
.. During the making of Mahabharat, the filmmaker revealed that 1500 out 15000 were shortlisted for various characters and screentests.
The show was so iconic that many people wanted to part of it. But this actress chose to turn down the popular character of Drapaudi. We are talking about none other than In an old interview with Arjun aka Firoz Khan, the actor revealed that initially Juhi was the one he used to rehearse his lines with.
She was the one who was finalised for the role of Draupadi. However, she rejected it as she wanted to make her debut in ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ (1988). The actress got the lead role in Aamir Khan-starrer.
However, later Roopa Ganguly was chosen for this mythological drama, and she received widespread love for her portrayal in the epic saga. Also, Juhi, with her acting debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.
