Shakti Kapoor Wasn’t The First Choice For Crime Master Gogo In Andaz Apna Apna—Guess Which Actor Was!

Bollywood’s iconic star Shakti Kapoor has been a legend in the industry. Known for his humorous punchlines, the actor is still remembered for his performances, and his unforgettable dialogues are widely used in social media memes. Kapoor gained popularity for his role as Crime Master Gogo in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Andaz Apna Apna, starring alongside Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in the lead roles. However, did you know he wasn’t the first choice for the role of Crime Master Gogo?

In an interview with Digital Commentary, the 71-year-old actor discussed the character and shared how he got the role almost at the end of filming. He recalled that Crime Master Gogo was originally planned for Tinnu Anand. However, since Anand couldn’t return on time during his time abroad, the makers approached Kapoor for the role.

Shakti Kapoor shared, “Nearly 70 percent of the filming had already been completed. Though I wanted to work with Santoshi and the movie’s producer was my friend, I expressed concerns about starting filming in three days, citing date issues. Despite this, they persistently requested my involvement. In response, I suggested a compromise, proposing that we could shoot my scenes during the night if the other stars were fine with this arrangement.”