Shilpa Shirodkar reveals that Farah Khan initially offered her the iconic Chaiyya Chaiyya song, but Malaika Arora replaced her due to weight concerns.
Shilpa Shirodkar Reveals She Was Farah Khan’s First Choice for Chaiyya Chaiyya
Bollywood fans were stunned when Shilpa Shirodkar disclosed that she was Farah Khan’s initial pick for the legendary Chaiyya Chaiyya song, famously performed by Malaika Arora and Shah Rukh Khan.
The revelation came during a candid chat on Bigg Boss 18, as the actress recounted her journey in the film industry.
Shilpa shared that Farah Khan had approached her for the project but expressed concerns about her weight.
“Farah had asked me to lose some weight, and a few days later, she called to inform me that Malaika had replaced me,”
Shilpa revealed while chatting with contestants Karan Veer Mehra and Chum Darang.
This snippet quickly went viral, igniting curiosity among fans about what could have been.
The actress debuted in Ramesh Sippy’s Bhrashtachar (1989) and has worked alongside Bollywood legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor.
Despite a thriving career, Shilpa left the industry in 2000 after marrying UK-based banker Aparesh Ranjit.
Interestingly, her sister, Namrata Shirodkar, also chose family life over stardom, marrying South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu.
A Missed Opportunity That Made History
While Malaika Arora immortalized Chaiyya Chaiyya, Shilpa’s anecdote offers a glimpse into Bollywood’s behind-the-scenes dynamics.
This revelation adds another layer of nostalgia for fans of 90s cinema, underscoring how pivotal casting decisions shape cinematic legacies.
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