Mansoor Khan Debunks Producer's Claims About Casting of Bollywood Classic 'Josh'

In a surprising turn of events, director Mansoor Khan has firmly debunked claims made by producer Ratan Jain regarding the casting of their 1990s Bollywood hit 'Josh'.

According to Ratan Jain, Shah Rukh Khan was the original choice for the role of Max, but a conflict with Aamir Khan, who was also interested in the part, led SRK to lose interest in the film. However, Mansoor Khan has categorically denied these allegations, stating that Aamir was never considered for the lead role.

Mansoor revealed that he had narrated the script to Aamir, who was present in the office at the time, but not with the intention of casting him as Max. In fact, Aamir had started dressing and behaving like the character, leading Mansoor to believe he was interested in playing the part. But the director then went on to narrate the script to Shah Rukh Khan, who enthusiastically embraced the role of Max and even provided creative inputs.

Mansoor expressed deep concern over Ratan Jain's "mental health", stating that the producer's claims are completely "fantasy" and the first time he has said something so far from the truth. The director insisted that Ratan Jain was actually keen on casting Salman Khan instead of Shah Rukh, but Salman's unavailability led to a six-month delay in the film's production.

Ultimately, Mansoor affirmed that Shah Rukh Khan was the perfect fit for the role of Max, owning the character's charisma, style, and attitude. He believes SRK's performance was a key factor in the film's success.