Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Boney Kapoor Regrets Missing Ghajini with Salman
Boney Kapoor, a film producer, recently talked about how he wanted to make the movie Ghajini with actor Salman Khan.
Ghajini was originally made with Aamir Khan.
Boney said that another producer, Madhu Mantena, kept delaying the rights to remake the movie in Hindi.
By the time the rights were clear, Aamir Khan had already agreed to star in it.
Boney feels bad about missing this chance.
He also shared that Salman Khan once acted in a small role in his movie Sirf Tum without taking any payment.
Additionally, Salman suggested actress Katrina Kaif for the movie Wanted, but Boney chose Ayesha Takia instead.
Boney credits Salman for helping his career with successful movies like No Entry and Wanted.
Boney Kapoor wanted to cast Salman Khan in Ghajini but missed the opportunity due to delays by Madhu Mantena.
Madhu Mantena kept Boney waiting for six months while Aamir Khan decided to star in Ghajini.
Salman Khan acted in Sirf Tum without taking any payment as a goodwill gesture.
Salman suggested Katrina Kaif for Wanted, but Boney chose Ayesha Takia instead.
Boney credits Salman Khan for reviving his career with hits like No Entry and Wanted.
- Who
- Boney Kapoor, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Madhu Mantena
- What
- Boney Kapoor's regret over missing the opportunity to cast Salman Khan in Ghajini
- When
- 2008 (Ghajini release), 1999 (Sirf Tum)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Madhu Mantena delayed the acquisition of remake rights, allowing Aamir Khan to take the role
- Producer
- Boney Kapoor
- Actor
- Salman Khan
- Film
- Ghajini
- Original Actor
- Aamir Khan
- Producer Delay
- Madhu Mantena
- Initial Film
- Sirf Tum
- Suggested Actress
- Katrina Kaif
- Cast Actress
- Ayesha Takia