Last Update: 13 July 2023, 20:57 IST
Monica Bedi made a shocking claim about the film Karan Arjun!
Monica Bedi recalls how she missed the chance to act opposite Salman Khan.
Monica Bedi is one of the popular names of the 90s. She has been a part of many successful films but in a recent interview, she talked about a missed opportunity which could have changed her career. The actress revealed that she was first approached for the film Karan Arjun And she was offered the role of Mamta Kulkarni.
Talking to Siddharth Kanan, the actress said, “I was at director Shubhash Ghai’s Holi party with my friends. And, there I met Rakesh Roshan. After a brief conversation, he gave me his card and asked me to call him. Then I was wondering why he gave me the card. he’s an actor. I just tore up the card and threw it away. A few months later, my manager asked me, ‘Why haven’t you met Rakesh Roshan? He was planning to cast you opposite Salman Khan in Karan Arjun’ I thought how would I know.’
Talking about Karan Arjun, the film had Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kajol and Mamta Kulkarni in lead roles. Released in 1995, the film was a huge commercial success and a cult classic.
“I think I was too naive to understand things. At that time I only used to watch films and knew the actors and actresses. I didn’t know who the director or producer was.” Monica Bedi also said that she does not regret missing that opportunity. “I do not regret that I was naive and stupid. You are not born smart. The actress said, “I have no regrets for whatever I did.”
Monica Bedi made her Bollywood debut with Suraksha which released in 1995. He was also seen as a contestant in Bigg Boss season 2 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3.