Advertisement
Released in 2003, Koi… Mil Gaya became a landmark film in Indian cinema. It is one of the finest sci-fi attempts by Bollywood. The director, Rakesh Roshan, tried to popularize the concept of sci-fi through this attempt, where he perfectly balanced humor, romance, and emotions to make a great movie. The talented cast perfectly complemented Roshan’s efforts, including his son Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Rajat Bedi, and Rekha Ji.
While Hrithik was the movie’s highlight, Preity Zinta stole the viewers’ hearts equally. Her role as Nisha won her immense praise. However, fans might not know she was not the first choice for the role. Instead, she only got the role after two other A-lister actors were already considered.
Why Didn’t Rakesh Roshan Cast Aishwarya & Kareena Kapoor In Koi Mil Gaya Opposite Hrithik Roshan?
Rakesh Roshan considered numerous actresses for the role of Nisha. As per Rediff, the character was initially set to be played by Aishwarya Rai Kapoor. However, Rakesh Roshan believed that Aishwarya Rai was unsuitable for the role as she was older than Hrithik. According to News18, the script demanded an 11-year age gap between Rohit and Nisha. However, Aishwarya and Hrithik went on to star together in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar, both of which were blockbuster and fan-favorite movies.
Advertisement
