What was Jaya Bachchan's condition for taking the role in 'Silsila'?

Jaya Bachchan had one condition for taking the role in 'Silsila' - she would remain on the set even if it was not her scene.

How did Sanjeev Kumar help with the casting of 'Silsila'?

Sanjeev Kumar, who had a close friendship with Jaya Bachchan, convinced her to take on the role in 'Silsila' at the request of director Yash Chopra.

Who was initially cast in 'Silsila' before Rekha joined the film?

The film was initially slated to feature Smita Patil and Parveen Babi, but Parveen Babi had to be replaced due to health issues, and Rekha stepped in to play the role.

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Sanjeev Kumar's Crucial Role in Casting Jaya Bachchan for 'Silsila' Revealed

17 Oct, 2025

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Sanjeev Kumar convinced Jaya Bachchan to take the role in 'Silsila'
Jaya Bachchan had a condition to be on the set even if it wasn't her scene
'Silsila' initially had Smita Patil and Parveen Babi, but Rekha replaced Parveen

Sanjeev Kumar's Crucial Role in Casting Jaya Bachchan for 'Silsila' Revealed

According to a recent interview, the casting of Yash Chopra's 1981 classic film 'Silsila' was a complex affair. The film, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha, did not perform well at the box office initially but has since become a beloved classic.

Interestingly, it was veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar who played a crucial role in convincing Jaya Bachchan to take on the role. Yash Chopra had asked Sanjeev Kumar, who had a close friendship with Jaya, to persuade her to be a part of the film. Jaya, however, had one condition - she would remain on the set even if it was not her scene.