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Ameesha Patel opens up on replacing Aishwarya Rai in 'Mangal Pandey'

Ameesha Patel revealed her 'Mangal Pandey' casting stemmed from an Aamir Khan interview and a near-miss with 'Lagaan'. Aamir was impressed by her intelligence, leading to a connection. Though she screen-tested for 'Lagaan', her 'educated' look led to her exit, ironically paving the way for her 'Gadar' role. The 'Mangal Pandey' role was previously offered to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

25 Apr 2026 7:14 pm