The songs of the 1995 superhit film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' were choreographed by Saroj Khan. However, there was a time when the film's director, Aditya Chopra, did not want her to be a part of the film. He told his father in front of Saroj Khan that he did not want to have him in the film.
Some time ago, a video related to the making of the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' was shared on Yash Raj Films' YouTube channel. In it, all the actors associated with the film were seen talking about the making of the film. Meanwhile, Saroj Khan said that Aditya was going to remove me from the film. One day I came late to the set and had to take the first shot of that song. In which Kajol wore a black gown and Shahrukh wore a black suit. At that time he was shouting to his father (Yash Chopra) that I will remove Saroj ji from the film. I got there in time before they removed me from the film.
After the rift, Saroj Khan apologized }The film had Saroj Khan as its choreographer, but Aditya Chopra later angrily removed him from the film due to an on-set controversy. was replaced by Farah Khan, who choreographed a song from the film, 'Rook Ja O Dil Deewani'. After the film's success, Saroj Khan apologized to Aditya Chopra for underestimating him, but the two never worked together again.
Shah Rukh Khan refused to do this film It is said that Aditya Chopra wanted to cast Hollywood actor Tom Cruise in the film, but Yash Chopra refused to do so. After this, Aditya Chopra approached Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh rejected the offer of the film saying that he was playing a villain and would not do a romantic role.
Aditya Chopra offered the film to Saif Ali Khan after Shah Rukh's refusal, but he too turned down the film. Similarly, Aamir also rejected this film. Finally Aditya Chopra insisted Shahrukh once again and this time he agreed. In this way, Shah Rukh got the role of Raj and Kajol got the role of Simran. From 1995 till date this film is showing in Maratha Mandir Theater in Mumbai.
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