Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Aditya Pancholi Claims He Was Originally Cast in 'Tezaab'
Actor Aditya Pancholi said he was originally chosen to star in the 1988 film 'Tezaab'.
He mentioned that he was supposed to act alongside Madhuri Dixit in the movie.
Pancholi made this claim recently and shared that N. Chandra, the director, can confirm this.
'Tezaab' became a huge hit, turning Madhuri Dixit into a star and boosting Anil Kapoor's career, but Pancholi did not end up in the film.
Aditya Pancholi claims he was originally cast in 'Tezaab' in 1988.
He was supposed to star opposite Madhuri Dixit.
The film was directed by N. Chandra.
The film became a blockbuster.
Anil Kapoor was the final choice for the role.
- Who
- Aditya Pancholi, N. Chandra
- What
- Pancholi stated he was the original choice for the lead role in 'Tezaab'.
- When
- 1988 (original casting); recently (Pancholi's statement)
- Where
- Bollywood
- Why
- Pancholi hints at reasons behind the role change but details are not explicitly stated.
- Event
- Aditya Pancholi's statement about 'Tezaab'
- Original Role
- Male lead in 'Tezaab' (1988)
- Co-Star (Intended)
- Madhuri Dixit
- Director
- N. Chandra
- Actor Claiming Replacement
- Aditya Pancholi
- Current Lead
- Anil Kapoor
Sources
Aditya Pancholi Takes Indirect Dig At Anil Kapoor For Replacing Him In Tezaab, Talks About 'Power Games' In Bollywood
Aditya Pancholi Drops Cryptic Post Hinting Anil Kapoor Threw Him Out Of Tezaab
Aditya Pancholi Takes Subtle Jibe At Anil Kapoor, Says ‘Politics Runs Deeper Than Nepotism’
