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Bollywood Classic's Secret Casting Change
4 May
Summary
- Dev Anand was initially cast as the lead in 'Teesri Manzil'.
- A drunken argument at Sadhana's engagement party caused the change.
- Shammi Kapoor replaced Dev Anand, making the film a hit.
A fascinating piece of Bollywood trivia highlights that the iconic film 'Teesri Manzil' almost featured Dev Anand in its lead role. Initially, filmmaker Nasir Hussain planned the film with Anand, while simultaneously producing 'Baharon Ke Sapne' under his brother Vijay Anand's direction. The production took a dramatic turn following an incident at Sadhana's engagement party.
During the celebration, Dev Anand reportedly compared 'Teesri Manzil' to 'Baharon Ke Sapne,' which Nasir Hussain perceived as dismissive. This comment escalated into a public argument, confirmed by Sadhana herself, who recalled both men being intoxicated and fighting. The fallout was severe.
Nasir Hussain decided Dev Anand would no longer be part of 'Teesri Manzil.' The film's direction was then handed to Vijay Anand, with Shammi Kapoor taking the lead. Nasir Hussain shifted his focus to 'Baharon Ke Sapne.' This reshuffling proved incredibly beneficial, as 'Teesri Manzil' became a significant commercial and critical success, marking a pivotal moment in Bollywood history.
