Did You Know, Not Akshay Kumar But These Two Legendary Actors Were The First Choice To Play The Lead In ‘Khiladi’?

Akshay Kumar is currently one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood and people now watch his films just to see him in action. Although the superstar releases multiple films every year, but his fans never get bored seeing him on the big screen. Recently, one of his initial films Khiladi completed 30 Years but did you know, Kumar wasn’t the first choice to play the lead. Instead, the makers were eyeing to cast, Rishi Kapoor and Govinda.

Released in 1992, the film also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha, while Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Anant Mahadevan and Johnny Lever played supporting roles. The crime thriller was the breakthrough role in Akshay’s career as it helped him become an action star.

As per Indian Express, when director duo Abbas Mustan approached Akshay Kumar for Khiladi, his debut film Saugandh and Deedar wasn’t even released. Although the makers wanted to cast Rishi Kapoor and Govinda in the lead but the story of the film required young actors. That’s when Abbas Burmawalla decided to call the Sooryavanshi actor as he was an ‘all-rounder’ who could do action, comedy, dance and act.