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Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

December 24, 2014 09:47 IST

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1. Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?
A. Om Puri
B. Madan Puri
C. Amrish Puri

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The correct answer is C. Amrish Puri
Subhash Ghai later explained why he chose Anupam Kher over Amrish Puri: 'Amrish has been killed so many times on screen that people would not be interested in watching him get killed yet again.'
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Subhash Ghai later explained why he chose Anupam Kher over Amrish Puri: 'Amrish has been killed so many times on screen that people would not be interested in watching him get killed yet again.'

2. Anil Kapoor-starrer Mashaal was written with which actor in mind?
A. Vinod Khanna
B. Rajesh Khanna
C. Amitabh Bachchan

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The correct answer is C. Amitabh Bachchan
The lead role was written with Amitabh Bachchan in mind but he could not do it. Kamal Haasan and Sunny Deol were also offered the role. While Haasan was not available, Dharmendra thought it was too early for Sunny to work with Dilip Kumar.

It was Javed Akhtar, who recommended Anil Kapoor for the film, which went on to become a hit.

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The lead role was written with Amitabh Bachchan in mind but he could not do it. Kamal Haasan and Sunny Deol were also offered the role. While Haasan was not available, Dharmendra thought it was too early for Sunny to work with Dilip Kumar.

It was Javed Akhtar, who recommended Anil Kapoor for the film, which went on to become a hit.

3. Who was the original choice for Anupam Kher's role in Saaransh?
A. Sanjeev Kumar
B. Govinda
C. Kamal Haasan

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The correct answer is A. Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar was considered for Saraansh, as the makers Rajshri Productions wanted a safer actor, in terms of star value. But Anupam Kher fought for the role, and eventually bagged it.
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Sanjeev Kumar was considered for Saraansh, as the makers Rajshri Productions wanted a safer actor, in terms of star value. But Anupam Kher fought for the role, and eventually bagged it.

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