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Sanjeev Kumar's Crucial Role in Casting Jaya Bachchan for 'Silsila' Revealed
17 Oct
Summary
- 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
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.
The film's casting was also controversial, as Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha were playing roles that mirrored their real-life relationships. Yash Chopra acknowledged the challenges, saying, "I was always on tenterhooks and scared because it was real life coming into reel life."
