Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Rekha's Film Role Abandoned for Amitabh Bachchan
Long ago, actor Ranjeet planned to direct a movie with Rekha, Dharmendra, and Jaya Prada.
Rekha, however, requested to change the evening shooting schedule to mornings.
She wanted to spend her evenings with Amitabh Bachchan.
Ranjeet couldn't change the schedule.
Rekha left the film.
The movie, titled 'Kaaranama', was eventually made with a different cast.
It was released in 1990 with Farah, Kimi Katkar and Vinod Khanna.
The film did average business.
This story shows how much Rekha valued her personal time with Amitabh Bachchan.
Actor Ranjeet planned to direct a film with Rekha, Dharmendra, and Jaya Prada.
The film was titled 'Kaaranama' and was scheduled for evening shoots.
Rekha requested a morning schedule to spend evenings with Amitabh Bachchan.
Ranjeet couldn't accommodate the schedule change, and Rekha left the project.
The film was eventually made with a new cast and released in 1990.
- Who
- Ranjeet planned to direct a film starring Dharmendra, Rekha, and Jaya Prada. Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan were involved in the events.
- What
- Rekha left the film 'Kaaranama' because the schedule could not be changed to accommodate her request to spend evenings with Amitabh Bachchan.
- When
- The film 'Kaaranama' was planned, with an evening shoot schedule. It was released in 1990.
- Where
- Bollywood
- Why
- Rekha wanted to spend evenings with Amitabh Bachchan.
- Director
- Ranjeet
- Original Cast
- Rekha, Dharmendra, Jaya Prada
- Film Title
- 'Kaaranama'
- Replacement Cast
- Farah, Kimi Katkar, Vinod Khanna
- Release Year
- 1990