Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Yash Chopra Replaces Sudesh Berry With Shah Rukh Khan in Darr
Yash Chopra was making a movie called Darr in 1993.
He first wanted a new actor named Sudesh Berry to play the hero.
Berry even had his costume ready.
But the director thought Berry was too new to fight a big star like Sunny Deol.
So he changed his mind and chose Shah Rukh Khan instead.
This helped Shah Rukh become a famous actor.
Sudesh Berry later said the director wanted a bigger name to make the movie stronger.
The change made the film a big success and started a long partnership between Shah Rukh and Yash Chopra.
Yash Chopra originally wanted Sudesh Berry for Darr.
Berry had his costume ready before the change.
The director considered other big stars before choosing Shah Rukh Khan.
Berry said the director felt he was too new to punch a bigger actor.
Shah Rukh Khan’s role in Darr helped launch his career.
- Who
- Yash Chopra, Sudesh Berry, Shah Rukh Khan
- What
- Casting decision for the 1993 film Darr
- When
- 1993
- Where
- India
- Why
- Director felt Berry was too new to hold his own against a bigger star
- Film
- Darr
- Year
- 1993
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Original Actor Considered
- Sudesh Berry
- Final Actor
- Shah Rukh Khan