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Gadar: Not Ameesha Patel, But This Actress Was First Choice for Sakina

Gadar was released in 2001.

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News18•02-03-2026, 14:30

Gadar: Not Ameesha Patel, But This Actress Was First Choice for Sakina

•Director Anil Sharma initially considered Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kajol for the role of Sakina in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
•Sharma aimed to cast an established star to enhance the film's appeal, narrating the script to several well-known actresses.
•Scheduling conflicts and creative differences prevented the initial choices from materializing.
•The director ultimately decided to retain Amrish Puri as the antagonist and cast the relatively new Ameesha Patel as Sakina.
•Ameesha Patel's portrayal of Sakina resonated with audiences, contributing to Gadar's cult classic status and box office success.

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