Juhi Chawla Reveals She Turned Down Draupadi's Role In BR Chopra's Mahabharat For THIS Reason: 'He Told Me…’

BR Chopra’s Mahabharat is one of the iconic television series. The mythological show representing the story of Kauravs and Pandays was loved by all sections of society. It is still considered a cult TV show. Many actors became household names post the series. But did you know that the Draupadi role, which was played by Roopa Ganguly, was offered to Juhi Chawla? Yes, you are reading right but she rejected it. Scroll down to read more.

The Indian Express shared a throwback interview of Juhi Chawla in which she made this shocking revelation. The actress mentioned that she was selected for the role but then she signed Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and the rest is history. Juhi was quoted saying, ““I had met BR Chopra saab and he was such a well-mannered, learned man, who treated me with respect. He took my screen test for Draupadi’s role in Mahabharat and actually even selected me for that! Then, when Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was signed, he told me, ‘Don’t do it (my show). TV rehne do, if your film is getting made, work there.”

She further adds, “Because even I was confused, as to what to do, I didn’t even have that knowledge back then on what was the right choice. So, he was the one who showed me the direction.”

In 1988, Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla made debut with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. The movie was a modern-day rendition of Romeo and Juliet, which revolves around youngsters from two feuding families falling in love with each other. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak achieved many milestones. Aamir Khan’s cousin and filmmaker Mansoor Khan directed the film. All six songs of the film were chartbusters, and about 10 million cassettes of the album were sold.

Helmed by Ravi Chopra, the popular Mahabharat show aired on DD National. It was scripted collaboratively by Pandit Narendra Sharma and Rahi Masoom Reza. The show is considered a landmark Indian television series that aired from 1988 to 1990. Directed by Ravi Chopra and produced by BR Chopra, it vividly brought to life the epic narrative of the Mahabharata. The show is known for its grandeur, memorable performances, and rich storytelling.