Bhumika Chawla Shares Her Disappointment Over Losing Key Roles in Iconic Films ‘Jab We Met’ and ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’
Bhumika Chawla, renowned for her role in 'Tere Naam', discussed her experiences of being replaced in films during an interview with RJ Siddharth Kannan. She expressed her disappointment at being replaced by Kareena Kapoor in 'Jab We Met', which she had originally signed on for, while also noting that she was replaced by Gracy Singh in 'Munna Bhai MBBS'. However, Bhumika emphasised that she moved on quickly and does not dwell on the past.
Bhumika Chawla, best known for her role as Nirjara in Salman Khan's blockbuster film Tere Naam, once spoke about being replaced in the films Jab We Met and Munna Bhai MBBS. In an interview with RJ Siddharth Kannan, the actress shared that the only time she felt disappointed was when Kareena Kapoor replaced her in Imtiaz Ali's movie Jab We Met. Idhe Maa Katha: Bhumika Chawla Opens Up About Her Role as a Biker on the Upcoming Film, Says ‘It Will Inspire Women’.
Bhumika also revealed that she was replaced by Gracy Singh in the Sanjay Dutt-led project Munna Bhai MBBS.
Bhumika said, "The only time I felt bad was when I signed Jab We Met and it didn't happen. I was the first one, Bobby (Deol) and me, when it was called Train. Then, it was Shahid (Kapoor) and me, and then Shahid and Ayesha (Takia), and then Shahid and Kareena (Kapoor). That's how things happened but it's okay. I only felt bad once and then never again because I just moved on. I don't think much about it."
She added, "I had signed up for Munna Bhai MBBS but it didn't happen. Kannathil Muthamittal with Mani (Ratnam) sir didn't happen."
She also shared details of her conversation with Rajkumar Hirani, where he reassured her that her replacement wasn't due to any mistakes on her part.
He explained that decisions like these are common in the entertainment industry and often happen for various reasons beyond the actor's control.
Bhumika is known for her work across multiple film industries, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema.
She gained widespread recognition for her performance in Tere Naam, which remains one of her most iconic performances.
In 2008, Bhumika made her Punjabi film debut, starring opposite Gurdas Maan in Yaariyan.
Shortly after, she ventured into Malayalam cinema, making her debut alongside Mohanlal in the film Bhramaram. How Salman Khan Guided Bhumika Chawla With Industry Tips During ‘Tere Naam’ (Watch Video).
She made a comeback with the 2023 film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, where she played a supporting role. This film reunited her with Salman Khan after their iconic collaboration in Tere Naam.
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