Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002 released movie ‘Devdas’ is one of Bollywood’s Evergreen Superhit films. The film Devdas featured Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles. In the film, Shah Rukh played Devdas and Aishwarya Rai played Paro.
In the film, Jackie Shroff played Chunni Babu. The character of Chunni Babu in the film also caught a lot of attention. But do you know that Jackie Shroff was not the first choice for the character of Chunni Babu. Many actors had refused to play this character. After this the film was handed over to Jackie Shroff.
This was revealed by Jackie Shroff in a conversation with Karisma Tanna at a talk show. He told how he got the prestigious role of Chunni Babu in the classic film Devdas. He had said, I never thought about it. We had double or triple hero in many films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Mukaddar Ka Sikander, even Ram Lakhan. But it does not matter to me, God is happy with what I give me.
Jackie Shroff had said, Nobody was ready to work as Chunni Babu in Devdas but I was, so I got work. I was surprised that no one wanted to do this, the mad dog has bitten. If they cut your scene or anything, never take tension. You will get what is necessary for the role. There is a director, actor and story. In every scene, you cannot be a king. Whatever was found, hold the ears of the top and get out.
Jackie Shroff’s Chunni Babu’s character is one of his most memorable performances. A true inspiration for the youth, their stardom is the result of their perseverance and a quiet mind to life. Jackie Shroff continues to win the hearts of people with her acting and has many exciting projects. His story of becoming Chunni Babu is a proof of his faith in taking maximum advantage of every role and his unwavering gratitude to the opportunities he received.
