The movie Josh (2000) is remembered for its fun story, strong characters and Shah Rukh Khan’s powerful performance. But not many people know that the film could have looked very different.
When the director started planning the movie, he had another famous actress in mind for the female lead, not the one we finally saw on screen.
Who was this actress?
That actress was Kajol, who was the first choice to play Shah Rukh Khan’s twin sister in Josh. The director, Mansoor Khan, offered her the role of Shirley, the sister of Max (played by Shah Rukh). But when Kajol heard the story, she said she wasn’t interested in playing the sister. She told the director that she would prefer to play any other role instead because she found it stronger and more exciting.
Since Kajol didn’t agree to do the film, the role was later offered to Aishwarya Rai, who accepted it. The film finally went ahead with Shah Rukh and Aishwarya playing the sibling duo, and their chemistry as brother and sister was loved by fans. The movie went on to become a hit and is still remembered for its songs and intriguing plot.
What left Mansoor Khan surprised?
The director later revealed that Kajol walking away from the role surprised him because she and Shah Rukh had already worked together in many hit films such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dilwale Dulhaniyaa Le Jayenge, as a romantic pair. Seeing them as siblings might have felt strange to the audience at the time. Still, he was happy that Aishwarya took the role and brought her charm to the character.
More about Josh
Josh (2000) is a musical action drama set in Goa, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Chandrachur Singh and Sharad Kapoor. The film tells the story of twin siblings caught between love and rivalry among street gangs. Known for its hit songs and vibrant visuals, Josh performed average at the box office.
Story Highlights
- Kajol was the first choice to play Shah Rukh Khan’s twin sister in the movie Josh, but she declined the role.
- Aishwarya Rai was later offered the role and accepted it, playing the character of Shirley.
- The film featured Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai as siblings, and their chemistry was well-received by fans.
- Josh is a musical action drama set in Goa, known for its hit songs and vibrant visuals.
The story of Josh could have been very different if Kajol had accepted the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s sister. The director, Mansoor Khan, was surprised by her decision, given her previous on-screen pairings with Shah Rukh Khan.