Juhi Chawla's Ego Cost Her Blockbuster 'Raja Hindustani'; Karisma Kapoor Stepped In

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News18•04-01-2026, 10:46
Juhi Chawla's Ego Cost Her Blockbuster 'Raja Hindustani'; Karisma Kapoor Stepped In
- •Juhi Chawla was the first choice for the 1996 blockbuster 'Raja Hindustani'.
- •She had a fallout with director Dharmesh Darshan during the story narration.
- •Juhi remarked, "You are not Sooraj Barjatya," to which Dharmesh retorted, "You are not Madhuri Dixit either."
- •Juhi refused the film, and Karisma Kapoor was cast opposite Aamir Khan.
- •'Raja Hindustani' became a huge success, winning awards and critical acclaim.
Why It Matters: Juhi Chawla's ego led her to lose 'Raja Hindustani' to Karisma Kapoor, which became a blockbuster.
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