90s star Shilpa Shirodkar, who was also seen in Bigg Boss some time ago, is making headlines after sharing an interesting story from her career.
The actress recently appeared as a special guest on India's Best Dancer Season 5, where she recalled an incident that left everyone surprised.
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She Was Originally Offered 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'
During the show, host Haarsh Limbachiyaa asked Shilpa whether she was the first choice for the iconic song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from the film Dil Se... Responding with a "yes," Shilpa revealed that she was indeed offered the song and that choreographer Farah Khan had asked her to prepare for it.
She Was Asked to Lose Weight in 15 Days
Shilpa shared that Farah Khan told her she would have to lose weight within just 15 days if she wanted to be a part of the song. Determined to make it happen, she strictly followed a diet and survived on boiled vegetables for several days. She hoped her hard work would pay off, but things did not go as planned.
Recalling the moment with a smile, Shilpa said Farah eventually told her, "Sorry, you're still overweight, and we can't cast you for this song."
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"I Was Actually Overweight at That Time"
Looking back at the incident, Shilpa admitted that she was indeed overweight then, which is why she lost the opportunity. However, she jokingly added that people often claim she weighed 100 kg, but that was far from the truth.
She also pointed towards Geeta Kapur, who was present on the show, and said that Geeta was Farah Khan's assistant at the time and had witnessed the entire episode.
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The Song Eventually Went to Malaika Arora
The iconic number was eventually performed by Malaika Arora in the 1998 film Dil Se... Even today, 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' is considered one of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema. Shot on top of a moving train, the song became a landmark in Malaika Arora's career and turned her into an overnight sensation.
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Shilpa Shirodkar's Career
Shilpa Shirodkar made her acting debut with Bhrashtachar (1989). However, she rose to fame with Kishen Kanhaiya (1990). She went on to win audiences' hearts with films like Pehchaan, Hum, Khuda Gawah, Aankhen, and Gopi Kishan.
Most recently, she was seen alongside Sonakshi Sinha in the mythological action film Jatadhara. Apart from Hindi cinema, Shilpa continues to remain active in the Marathi film industry.
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