Salman wanted Katrina for 'Wanted', Boney Kapoor chose Ayesha Takia instead

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News18•22-12-2025, 12:54
Salman wanted Katrina for 'Wanted', Boney Kapoor chose Ayesha Takia instead
- •Filmmaker Boney Kapoor revealed Salman Khan wanted Katrina Kaif as his lead heroine in 'Wanted'.
- •Despite Salman's preference, Boney Kapoor decided to cast a new face, eventually finalizing Ayesha Takia for the role.
- •'Wanted', a remake of the Telugu film 'Pokiri', became a blockbuster and revived Salman Khan's career.
- •Boney Kapoor feared losing the rights to 'Pokiri' after seeing what happened with 'Ghajini'.
- •The film, directed by Prabhu Deva, established Salman Khan as a major action star.
Why It Matters: Boney Kapoor's casting choice for 'Wanted' defied Salman's wish, leading to a blockbuster.
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