In the Indian film industry, the casting of a film is as interesting as the film itself.
Sometimes the stories behind who almost starred in a film are as interesting as the final product.
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The recent revelation by Salman Khan at the screening of Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par is a classic example.
Salman’s confession that he was approached for the film and then Aamir took over is a peek into the unpredictable nature of the industry and the choices that shape careers.
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Salman’s joke about losing the project to Aamir is a friendly banter between the Khans but beneath the humour lies a wisdom.
Given Salman’s recent form, maybe stepping away from Sitaare Zameen Par was a smart move.
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The film follows the same theme as Aamir’s earlier Taare Zameen Par and has high expectations and the risk of comparison.
For Salman whose strength lies in larger than life roles and mass entertainers, this sensitive and nuanced subject may not have been his core audience or his strength.
In retrospect Salman’s decision to let Aamir take the lead seems wise.
By not repeating a formula that worked for Aamir he avoided the criticism and another possible misstep in his career.
Sometimes in a film knowing which roles to say no to is as important as the ones you say yes to.
