Not Anushka Sharma, THIS actress was first choice for Salman Khan's Sultan, got rejected due to..., her name is...
Salman Khan-starrer Sultan was a blockbuster hit when released in 2016. The storyline revolved around the journey of a wrestler named Sultan (portrayed by Salman Khan), delving into his personal and professional challenges. Anushka Sharma starred as a female led, Aarfa in the film.
But did you know, Salman Khan once made an interesting revelation about the film that you won't be able to guess. He revealed that the Hi Nanna actress, Mrunal Thakur, was the first choice for sports drama. He shared this surprising detail on Bigg Boss 15, when Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur came to promote their film Jersey. During their candid conversation, Khan shared this eye-catching piece of trivia, leaving fans stunned.
In Salman's words, Mrunal initially came to his Panvel farmhouse for a meeting regarding the role. The reason why she couldn't bag the role was due to her physical appearance and suitability for the character. The makers were searching for someone who could convincingly play a wrestler, Mrunal in their idea was unfit for Aarfa's role at the time. Eventually, the character than went on to Anushka Sharma and she gave a spectacular performance.
Despite not bagging the role in Sultan, Mrunal Thakur's career trajectory has been nothing short of amazing. With films like Sita Ramam, Jersey, Hi Nanna, Super 30, and Kalki 2898 AD , she continues to surprise fans with her challenging roles and proving her mettle as a versatile actress.
Looking ahead, Thakur has some impressive projects coming up. She's gearing up for the releases of Pooja Meri Jaan and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, both currently in works. She' also be a part of Son of Sardaar 2, alongside Ajay Devgn.
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