Rakesh Roshan directed and produced action, drama and comedy film, Karan Arjun released in 1995 was a blockbuster starring superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rakhee, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni and Amrish Puri. The movie revolves around the life of widow Durga (Rakhee) and her two sons, Karan (Salman Khan) and Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan) avenging their father’s death and mother’s humiliation by Thakur Durjan Singh (Amrish Puri). Here are some hidden facts about the movie to draw the audience’s attention to one of most iconic films of Bollywood with legendary dialogues and amazing acting, finishing about 24 years since it reeled in the Indian Cinema.
- Hrithik Roshan was the assistant director of the movie- his first big involvement in Bollywood.
- The original title of the film was decided to be ‘Kaynaat’.
- Rakesh Roshan’s first choice for Karan was Ajay Devgan instead of Salman Khan. Ajay felt the role of Arjun to be more appealing and meatier, and so, he refused to act in the movie.
- In fact, even Shah Rukh Khan was not the first choice for Arjun, but Sunny Deol was.
- It was the first movie to star Shah Rukh and Salman together onscreen. Also, this was the time when their friendship was at its peak, and it is said that it was King Khan who helped board Salman to the big movie.
- Before casting the two big Khans, Rakesh also considered Sanjay Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Aamir Khan for the roles but in vain.
- Before Mamta Kulkarni, Karisma Kapoor and Nagma were considered for the role of Bindiya.
- Also, the role of Sonia played by Kajol was first offered to Juhi Chawla who was one of the leading ladies of Bollywood.
- The super hit song ‘jaati hun main’ was initially rejected by music director Rajesh Roshan, but Rakesh Roshan liked the tune a lot and decided to record it in spite of his brother’s disapproval. The song was undoubtedly a big hit when released is hummed till date by fans.
- Salman’s chiselled bare-chested body was exposed for the first time in the movie that brought a huge fan following.
- ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ actor Rajat Bedi did a body double for Shah Rukh Khan’s action scenes in the movie.
- ‘Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge’ song by Baba Sehgal was a tribute to the movie.
- It is the only film of Salman Khan with Rakesh Roshan till date.
- Throughout the film and especially in the jail and fight scenes, The Terminator and The Last of Mohicans’ themes were featured.
The ‘Jai Kali’ song was Easy 17, ‘It’s Alright’ inspired.
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