February 17, 2026

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Boney Kapoor reveals Salman Khan wanted Katrina Kaif in ‘Wanted’ as female lead; revealed toying ‘with several names, including Genelia D’Souza, before settling for Ayesha Takia’ | Hindi Movie News

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Salman Khan’s 2009 hit ‘Wanted’ (remake of Pokiri) revived his career. Boney Kapoor convinced Salman after a late-night screening. Salman suggested Katrina Kaif as heroine, but Boney opted for Ayesha Takia—her character needed someone new opposite him. Salman Khan‘s 2009’s film ‘Wanted’, a remake of Telugu hit ‘Pokiri’ by Prabhu Deva, revived his career. He…

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‘Ayesha Takia exited ‘Main Hoon Na’ for Imtiaz Ali’s film’: Farah Khan recalls how Amrita Rao landed leading role because of Gauri Khan |

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Farah Khan’s debut film, ‘Main Hoon Na’, faced casting challenges when Ayesha Takia left two weeks before shooting. Amrita Rao then replaced her, impressing with her on-camera presence. The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, was a commercial hit. Amrita was recently seen in ‘Jolly LLB 3’. Farah Khan made her directorial debut with the 2004…

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