EXCLUSIVE: Ameesha Patel recalls Shah Rukh Khan confronting her for rejecting Chalte Chalte; confesses, “I never knew it was mine”

Ameesha Patel is a renowned Indian actress known for her charm, talent, and memorable performances in Bollywood. She made a sensational debut with Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), which became a blockbuster. She further cemented her place in the industry with Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), one of the highest-grossing films of its time.

Over the years, Ameesha has been appreciated for her versatility, portraying roles that range from romantic leads to intense dramatic characters. Recently Ameesha Patel sat down for a lengthy chat with Bollywood Bubble and shared insights from her personal and professional life. Ameesha Patel also opened up about losing out on Shah Rukh Khan starter Chalte Chalte because of certain reasons.

Ameesha Patel shares Shah Rukh Khan confronted her for rejecting Chalte Chalte

The Bhool Bhulaiyaa actress shared the reason behind losing Chalte Chalte. She said, “Chalte Chalte, I never even knew the film was mine. It was something my secretary didn’t even inform me about. And I didn’t reject it. You know, I have to correct this misconception. I never got to know until the film was being dubbed. So Shah Rukh and I were dubbing for Chalte Chalte and Hamraaz in the same studio.”

“So, I took a washroom break, and I bumped into Shah Rukh. And he was like, ‘Amisha, come let me show you the film you rejected’. And I’m like, ‘Shah Rukh, I rejected the film with you? It’s my dream to work with you.’ And he’s like, ‘No, come let me show you some rushes of my small little film I made.’ And he was showing me Chalte Chalte, and I had no clue.”

Ameesha on her secretary’s mishap

Further Ameesha also shared having a conversation with Aziz Mirza and his words regarding the same. She recalled Mirza saying that Juhi and him were excited to work with her. Ameesha stated being confused because Aziz Mirza stated how her secretary had denied the offer saying she didn’t have dates. She further continued, “And I was like, ‘I would have probably created a clone to do that film.’ But he never consulted me. And that gentleman doesn’t work with me anymore. And there are numerous such instances that I got to know later.”

Chalte Chalte starred Rani Mukherjee and Shah Rukh Khan. The film was produced by Juhi Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan and Aziz Mirza.

Exclusive transcribed by Aakruti Bagla and written by Sarni Rathod.

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