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When Hrishikesh Mukherjee had to replace Asha Parekh with Sharmila Tagore for Dharmendra
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2:13Now PlayingDharmendra and Sharmila Tagore starrer 'Chupke Chupke', which was released in 1975, is still considered among the iconic films of Bollywood. However, did you know Sharmila Tagore was not the first choice for the lead role? Yes. When Hrishikesh Mukherjee was thinking about making this film, he had actress Asha Parekh in his mind. He had also promised the actress that whenever he would make a film, he would keep her in the lead role. Although this could not happen allegedly due to Dharmendra's preference for Sharmila Tagore. According to reports, during the film's production, the 'He-man of Bollywood' enjoyed immense popularity and was considered a superstar. Due to this, despite the strict directorial style, Hrishikesh Mukherjee agreed to Dharmendra's preference and signed the 'Aradhana' actress. As a result, Sharmila Tagore replaced Asha Parekh as the leading lady, and Dharmendra and Sharmila shared the screen. This incident left Asha Parekh so disappointed that she never forgave the director for not standing by his promise. Speaking about 'Chupke Chupke', the film holds a reputation as one of the most memorable comedy film. Apart from Dharmendra and Sharmila, the movie featured Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in pivotal roles. For more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes.
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