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Chhaiya Chhaiya: Shilpa Shirodkar's Near Miss
13 Sep
Summary
- Shilpa Shirodkar was initially considered for the iconic 'Chhaiya Chhaiya' song.
- Filming challenges, including weight, led to Shirodkar not being cast.
- Malaika Arora eventually performed the memorable dance number.
The unforgettable dance number 'Chhaiya Chhaiya' from Mani Ratnam's 1998 film 'Dil Se' could have featured Shilpa Shirodkar instead of Malaika Arora. Choreographer Farah Khan recently shared that Shirodkar was her initial choice for the song. Khan cited Shirodkar's weight at the time, approximately 100 kgs, as a concern for performing on a moving train alongside Shah Rukh Khan.
Shirodkar herself confirmed being approached and believed her weight was the reason she didn't get the part. Despite missing out on the iconic track, she expressed gratitude for her subsequent career, which included roles in films like 'Hum' and 'Aankhein'.
In a more recent chapter of her career, Shirodkar participated in 'Bigg Boss 18', introducing herself to a new generation of viewers. Her time on the reality show highlighted her resilience and candid personality.
