Gadar: Not Ameesha Patel, But This Actress Was First Choice for Sakina

• Director Anil Sharma initially considered Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kajol for the role of Sakina in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
• Sharma aimed to cast an established star to enhance the film's appeal, narrating the script to several well-known actresses.
• Scheduling conflicts and creative differences prevented the initial choices from materializing.
• The director ultimately decided to retain Amrish Puri as the antagonist and cast the relatively new Ameesha Patel as Sakina.
• Ameesha Patel's portrayal of Sakina resonated with audiences, contributing to Gadar's cult classic status and box office success.