Filmmaker Farah Khan recently shared a surprising fact about her 2004 film ‘Main Hoon Na’. She revealed that Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel were initially cast in roles that were later played by Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao. After Hrithik became very popular, Farah chose new actors to balance the cast alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen. The movie went on to become a big hit.Media Interaction and ConfirmationDuring a recent meeting with the media, Farah was seen alongside actress Amisha when a paparazzo asked her about a surprising casting fact. The question was, “Is it true that Amisha Patel and Hrithik Roshan were the original cast of ‘Main Hoon Na’ instead of Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao?” Farah openly confirmed, “Yes, they were finalized before Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai got released. Then they became very huge stars, and I wanted fresh new faces for ‘Main Hoon Na’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen.”Clarifying Earlier RumoursFarah confirmed the earlier rumours about who was first cast in her hit film ‘Main Hoon Na’. The movie, which was her first time directing, starred big names like ‘Shah Rukh Khan’ and Sushmita Sen, along with Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao. It became very popular because it mixed fun Bollywood entertainment with strong emotional moments.Balancing Star Power with Fresh FacesAt the time, Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel became instant superstars after ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ release. Yet, when it came time to cast ‘Main Hoon Na’, Farah opted to bring in relatively unknown actors for the younger roles. The decision aimed to balance the star power on screen. Fans have often wondered how the film would have felt with Hrithik and Amisha in these parts. However, Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao stepped in and earned widespread recognition for their captivating performances, proving the casting was a triumph.
