Monica Bedi reveals how she lost her role to Mamta Kulkarni in 'Karan Arjun'

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kajol and Mamta Kulkarni starrer Karan Arjun was a massive hit. But did you know, Mamta was not the first choice for the role of Bindiya? Well, Rakesh Roshan wanted to cast Monica Bedi opposite Salman in the film but she missed the opportunity because of her own mistake. During a conversation with a YouTuber, Monica opened up about it and said "At Subhash Ghai’s Holi party, Rakesh Roshan walked up to me. I knew he is an actor, I had watched his films. But I didn’t know he is also a director-producer. So, he came to me and did some small talk. He gave me his card and told me, ‘Come and see me tomorrow.'" She then added, "I was like why is he calling me over, he is an actor. I simply tore the card and dumped it. A few months later, my manager asked me ‘Why didn't you meet Rakesh Roshan? He was planning to cast you opposite Salman Khan in Karan Arjun' I was like how would I know.” She also revealed being discovered by Manoj Kumar through one of her dance classes. She said, “Manoj Kumar discovered me. He was making a film with his son and he saw me where I used to learn Kathak and he met me and my mom through my dance guru. He asked my mom, ‘I am making a film, will you like your daughter to be a part of it?’ I was super excited and so happy.” She further added, “The film never took off. It was not his fault. Sometimes things don’t happen the way you plan them. But I was sitting at home for 1.5 years.” For more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes.

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