The legendary characters of Mahabharat were initially offered different roles; know who all were involved
मुख्य बातें
- •Nitish Bharadwaj was initially offered the roles of Nakul-Sahadev or Vidur instead of Krishna.
- •Mukesh Khanna wanted to play Arjun or Karna but was first given Guru Dronacharya and later Bhishma Pitamah.
- •Puneet Issar declined the role of Bhima and was instead cast as Duryodhana.
- •Roopa Ganguly played Draupadi, while South Indian actress Ramya Krishnan was initially offered the role.
- •Due to weight gain, Gajendra Chauhan was recast from Krishna to Balarama and later given the role of Yudhishthira.
Four decades have passed since the television serial *Mahabharat* was first aired, yet its popularity remains undiminished. Produced by B.R. Chopra, the series had carved a new milestone in Indian television history. Like *Ramayan*, *Mahabharat* too received immense love from the audience. However, several intriguing casting stories have surfaced over the years. Many actors were initially chosen for different roles but later landed the iconic characters that became the defining moments of their careers.
