Did you know Manoj Bajpayee was first choice for Aamir Khan’s role in Rang De Basanti? 'Makers mistook it for a Sholay remake, wanted Esha Deol as Basanti' |
- Posted on June 18, 2025
- By The Times of India
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Did you know Manoj Bajpayee was first choice for Aamir Khan’s role in Rang De Basanti? 'Makers mistook it for a Sholay remake, wanted Esha Deol as Basanti' |

Rang De Basanti, a Bollywood classic, almost had a completely different cast. Initially envisioned as a small-budget film, Manoj Bajpayee was consider