Paresh Ganatra revealed he was replaced by Paresh Rawal in the 2002 cult film 'Aankhen' after Amitabh Bachchan joined the cast, significantly elevating the project's scale.
Paresh Ganatra was offered lead role in 'Aankhen'
Jun 20, 2026
03:46 pm
What's the storyThe 2002 film Aankhen, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Arjun Rampal, Akshay Kumar, and Paresh Rawal, is still loved for its unique plot and treatment.
But did you know that the character played by Rawal was originally meant to be played by actor Paresh Ganatra?
Paresh Ganatra recalls being replaced by Paresh Rawal in 'Aankhen' when Amitabh Bachchan said yes to the film: 'The scale got bigger...' - EXCLUSIVE
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