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Juhi Chawla revealed that she had given a screen test for the role of Draupadi in BR Chopra's Mahabharata. She had also cleared it. However, later Roopa Ganguly was selected for this role.
BR Chopra refused to do Mahabharata after getting the film
In an old interview, Juhi Chawla said that her family knew only a few people from the film industry, including BR Chopra. She met BR Chopra in 1986 before the release of her debut film Sultanat.
Regarding this, the actress had said, 'I met BR Chopra sahab. He was a very well behaved, smart person. He took my screen test for the role of Draupadi in Mahabharata and also finalized me for it. Then when I was signed for the film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he told me – don't do this show. Leave TV. If your film is being made then work there.'
Juhi further said- I was also confused about what to do? At that time I did not know what the right option was? That is why he showed me the right path.
Mahabharata was made in 9 crore rupees
Mahabharata was aired 36 years ago. At that time, a total of 9 crores were spent in making it. Making such a great show in the 80s was a big deal.
Let us tell you, Aamir Khan was seen with Juhi Chawla in the film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. This film was a big hit at the box office. This film proved to be a turning point for Juhi and Aamir's career.