Did you know not Manisha Koirala but this actress was the first choice for Khamoshi : The Musical

A little-known event from Kajol’s impulsive past involves the great Sanjay Leela Bhansali back when he wasn’t all that wonderful. The unstoppable Kajol, who is a year older today, is not known for adhering to any form of protocol. She disregards others’ expectations and her mother’s traditions in favour of doing what she thinks is right.

An unrecognised episode from her impulsive past involves the legendary Sanjay Leela Bhansali at a time when he wasn’t so legendary. Kajol was his first choice to play the mute and deaf Anna in his first film as a director, Khamoshi: The Musical.

Reaching a star as large as Kajol was virtually difficult for a young director. The incredibly talented Tanuja, the mother of Kajol, was reached by Bhansali in some way. Kajol’s valuable time was ultimately provided to Bhansali so he could narrate his script.

not in Mumbai, though. She requested that he meet her at her hotel at a specific hour while she was filming in the rural areas of Gujarat. Bhansali travelled by automobile, train, and aeroplane to get to the location for the narration. He was instructed to wait “for some time” in the hotel lobby by Kajol.

Bhansali was patient. Hours changed into minutes. Bhansali was still waiting after eight hours. When he finally called the celebrity, he was informed that she “forgot” he was waiting.

To make a long tale short, Madhuri Dixit was also offered the part, but she hesitated for months before declaring she lacked the confidence to carry it off.

Manisha Koirala finally came on stage to deliver an outstanding performance in Khamoshi: The Musical.