Manoj Bajpayee Clears the Air on ‘Rang De Basanti’ Rumours with Humor
Manoj Bajpayee recently addressed the widespread rumours claiming he was the first choice for Aamir Khan’s iconic role in the blockbuster Rang De Basanti. Known for his sharp wit and candidness, Manoj dismissed the speculation with humor, saying, “Matlab Kuch Bhi” — putting the rumours firmly to rest in his unmistakable style.
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Origin of the Rumours
The speculation gained momentum after screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey, who co-wrote Rang De Basanti, revealed in an interview that Manoj Bajpayee was initially signed for the role that Aamir Khan eventually played. Kamlesh explained that the film had been in development for over six years without success. The project was originally intended to be a small-budget film with Manoj attached to the lead role.
“We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film,” Kamlesh shared. “We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn’t have a big budget.”
The turning point came when Aamir Khan heard the script. Enthralled by the story, he decided to take on the project and even brought the legendary composer AR Rahman onboard. This change in backing helped UTV, which had rejected the film twice earlier, to give the green light immediately.
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