Ayesha Takia's Exit Led to Amrita Rao's Iconic Role in Farah Khan's 'Main Hoon Na'

• Farah Khan's directorial debut, 'Main Hoon Na', faced a crisis when Ayesha Takia quit just two weeks before filming.
• Ayesha Takia opted out due to scheduling conflicts with another film, 'Socha Na Tha', leaving Farah Khan in a panic.
• Gauri Khan suggested Amrita Rao, whom Farah initially doubted due to her 'girl-next-door' image not fitting Sanjana's role.
• Amrita Rao impressed Farah Khan during an audition with Shah Rukh Khan, securing the role overnight.
• Despite the last-minute change, 'Main Hoon Na' became a blockbuster, and Amrita Rao's portrayal of Sanjana became iconic.