Suniel Shetty’s Destiny Did a Bollywood Dance on August 11, 2000, When He Booted Arbaaz Khan Out of Dhadkan After He’d Already Shot Scenes

Arre yaar, it’s been 24 saal since Dhadkan hit the silver screen! Can you believe it? This musical masterpiece starring Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar, and Shilpa Shetty made its grand entrance on August 11, 2000. While it didn’t set the box office on fire, it became a cult classic. Kyun? Because of its mind-blowing music and the rave reviews it got despite a 4-year delay!

Pehle Ka Plan: Dhadkan’s Original Cast

Dhadkan was a filmi roller-coaster even before it released. Initially, Sanjay Dutt was supposed to play the antagonist Dev. Lekin, after his legal troubles, the role went through a game of musical chairs. Ajay Devgn was offered both Ram and Dev’s roles but bhai refused! 🤷‍♂️

Suniel Shetty’s Birthday Bonanza!

You won’t believe this, but Dhadkan premiered on Suniel Shetty’s 39th birthday, August 11, 2000. Talk about a blockbuster birthday gift! The role of Dev had been passed around like a hot potato—from Sanjay Dutt to Ajay Devgn to Rahul Roy to Bobby Deol, and even Arbaaz Khan! Finally, it landed in Suniel Shetty’s lap, and boy, did it fit him like a glove! 🎉

Arbaaz Khan’s Almost-Starring Role

Fun fact: Arbaaz Khan was actually cast as Dev and had even shot scenes with Shilpa Shetty! In an interview, Shilpa revealed, "Actually, I feel bad for Arbaaz. But I have no say in the matter – I am just an artist. They didn’t ask me about removing him. They must have had their problems.” Poor Arbaaz! 😢

The Suniel-Akshay Jodi

Arbaaz wasn’t happy about getting the boot and called it unethical. Turns out, director Dharmesh Darshan dropped Arbaaz after his previous film as a negative lead, Daraar, bombed at the box office. The decision to cast Suniel was also strategic—Suniel-Akshay ka jodi was expected to be more successful and hike up the film’s market value. Smart move, huh? 🧠

Suniel Shetty’s Stardom Sealed!

Dhadkan was a turning point for Suniel Shetty. He bagged his first and only Filmfare award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. The rest, as they say, is history. Excuse me while I go listen to "Anjali… Tum Mujhe Bhool Jaao, Ye Main Hone Nahi Doonga!" 🎶

Kiran’s Gyan: In Bollywood, kabhi bhi kuch bhi ho sakta hai! One day you’re in, the next day you’re out. But as they say, "Jo hota hai, acche ke liye hota hai." So, keep your popcorn ready and enjoy the drama! 🍿

Tags: Bollywood, Suniel Shetty, Dhadkan, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Arbaaz Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Hindi Cinema, Bollywood Gossip

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