Not many are aware, but Rukhsar Rehman’s debut film didn't feature Aditya Pancholi — it was actually Sanam Bewafa opposite Salman Khan. ...
Not many are aware, but Rukhsar Rehman’s debut film didn't feature Aditya Pancholi — it was actually Sanam Bewafa opposite Salman Khan. While the film became a major hit, Rukhsar didn’t appear in the final version despite having shot for it initially.
She once shared, “The character’s name in the film was Rukhsar, but ironically, I wasn’t a part of it. I had started shooting, but my father didn’t agree with the contract. In fact, he felt no one should accept such terms. So we decided to step away from the project.”
Looking back, she admits there’s only one regret. “The songs of Sanam Bewafa were truly beautiful. That’s the only thing I wish I had been part of. But I don’t think I should go into more details now — that time has passed.”
Fate had other plans though, and years later, Rukhsar reunited with Salman Khan on the sets of God Tussi Great Ho. Recalling the moment, she laughed, “When I met him, I was in the get-up of that introverted sister look. Salman saw me and asked, ‘What happened to you?’ (laughs) He was clearly pulling my leg, and I was just about to explain myself!”
Though Sanam Bewafa didn’t turn out to be her launchpad, the universe brought her back into Salman’s orbit — and the memory still brings a smile to her face.
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