From 1997 to 1999, Akshay Kumar experienced more failures than successes.. The spell broke when he starred in the film Jaanwar, where he played the role of Baadshah aka Babu Lohar. The movie became a commercial success, with many praising Akshay’s performance. However, did you know Akshay was not the original choice for the film?
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has opened up about the unexpected casting journey behind his 1999 hit film Jaanwar, which eventually became a turning point in Akshay Kumar’s career. In a recent interview with India Today, Darshan revealed that Akshay was never the first, or even second, choice for the lead role in the film.
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan recently opened up about the behind-the-scenes casting decisions that shaped his 1999 film ‘Jaanwar’. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Darshan revealed that action star Akshay Kumar was never the original choice for the lead role. ‘Jaanwar’ was initially meant to feature Sunny Deol, and later, Ajay Devgn, who was almost finalised.
