Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Mrunal Thakur Was First Choice for 'Sultan' Role
Ever wonder who almost starred in the movie 'Sultan'?
Well, it was almost Mrunal Thakur!
In the end, Anushka Sharma got the part.
Apparently, Mrunal had lost weight, and the team thought she didn't look like a wrestler.
This was revealed by Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 15.
He shared this trivia during a conversation with Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal.
The role of Aarfa finally went to Anushka Sharma, and she gave a powerful performance.
Salman Khan revealed that Mrunal Thakur was the first choice for the role of Aarfa in 'Sultan'.
Mrunal visited Salman Khan's farmhouse to meet with the team.
The team decided Mrunal didn't physically match the wrestler character due to weight loss.
Anushka Sharma ultimately played Aarfa.
Salman Khan shared this news on Bigg Boss 15.
- Who
- Salman Khan, Mrunal Thakur, Anushka Sharma, Shahid Kapoor
- What
- Mrunal Thakur was initially considered for the role of Aarfa in 'Sultan' but did not get the role.
- When
- During Bigg Boss 15
- Where
- Panvel farmhouse (meeting)
- Why
- The team felt Mrunal wasn’t the right fit due to her weight loss and appearance.
Mrunal's Situation
Anushka's Opportunity
Reasons
Mrunal's Situation
She lost weight before the film and was not fit for the role of wrestler
Anushka's Opportunity
She was first choice and did not land the role
- Actor
- Salman Khan
- Actress who played Aarfa
- Anushka Sharma
- First Choice for Aarfa
- Mrunal Thakur
- Sultan Release Year
- 2016
- Show where the news was revealed
- Bigg Boss 15