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Farah Khan Reveals She First Considered Sameera Reddy for Main Hoon Na’s Chandni

The filmmaker shared the casting what-if in a new vlog conversation with Reddy, citing her 2002 debut as the timing clash.

Overview

  • In a YouTube vlog, Farah Khan said she initially eyed Sameera Reddy for Chandni after noticing her in the Aahista Kijiye Baatein music video.
  • Reddy reacted with surprise and asked why she was not cast, expressing disappointment over the missed opportunity.
  • Khan explained the role went to Sushmita Sen because Reddy had already signed Maine Dil Tujhko Diya by the time casting was finalized.
  • Main Hoon Na was Khan’s 2004 directorial debut with Shah Rukh Khan and became one of the year’s biggest hits, making Sen’s professor look widely remembered.
  • Recent chatter about a sequel has circulated, though Khan has denied that any such project is in the works.