In the Bollywood industry, there are many stories of missed chances and one of them is related to the movie “Devdas” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Although the movie’s cast that included Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit was a big draw for audiences across the globe, there is a hidden story associated with the talented Manoj Bajpayee.
Rumours have been doing rounds that Manoj Bajpayee was approached for “Devdas” where he could have played the role of Chunnilal. Even though Jackie Shroff was offered the role that Bajpayee took, Bajpayee insisted on portraying the character of Devdas Despite the film being a massive hit, Bajpayee’s confession gives a peek into the life of an actor the dreams chased, the decisions taken, and the moments of doubt.Even if he did not get “Devdas” Bajpayee’s contribution to Indian cinema remains impressive and memorable to this date, influencing the industry in a significant way.
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