Not glory for Pardes, this actress was the first choice

Shah Rukh Khan and Mahima Chaudhary starrer film Pardes was a hit and not only the film but its songs were also well-liked.

Especially the actress of this film, Mahima Chaudhary came into the limelight after this film.

Mahima was very much liked in the film.

Now years later, filmmaker Subhash Ghai has revealed that he first narrated the story of Pardes to Madhuri Dixit, but later decided to cast a new face instead of a star. 

Today the film's release completes 25 years.

Mahima Chaudhary and Shahrukh Khan were in lead roles in the film.

The film was directed by Subhash K Ghai.

In an interview done for acting school Whistling Woods International, Subhash said, “I initially narrated the story and character of Kusum Ganga to Madhuri Dixit and she liked the story. Madhuri was already a big star by that time.

People in my office also suggested that we take it."

Sharing my real experiences with you in casting my stars in my film #PARDES released on 8 Aug 1997

Celebrating its SILVER JUBILEE YEAR AS it's still one of the most favorite film for youngsters n families on its 25 th year today

Please WATCH https:// t.co/JwqOt7OHpo

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) August 7, 2022

He continued, "But when I explained it in detail - a young and innocent village girl. A girl who sees an airplane in the sky and thinks of going to America, a girl who wants to go to America because of her friends There's also got married there... someone who dreams of getting married and moving to America. But that too has the innocence of a teenager. I realized I wouldn't find that innocence in a star, while a new face would do it , which Mahima Chaudhary did."

The filmmaker also said that Mahima's innocent laugh impressed him and he decided to cast her.

Subhash Ghai also said that initially Shah Rukh Khan was not ready to wear trousers except his jeans and shirt.

"Shahrukh had a problem why he was wearing trousers, why not jeans in the film?"

No one enjoyed the success of film #PARDES celebrating silver jubilee year this week as she shares with me

She still earns good money every month by attending brand events all india with her song I LOVE MY INDIA n filmfare award 4 best actress🏆.

She deserves.

She is brave👍 pic.twitter.com/QL7qCm6sQe

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) August 9, 2022

Subhash tweeted, "Sharing with you my real experience of casting my stars in my film #PARDES which released on 8th Aug 1997. It still remains in the list of 25 most favorite movies for youth and families. He also shared a video of Mahima, in which he thanked the fans and crew for the film.