When we finally started the film, Rani was free, so we roped her in."Ĭhalte Chalte's music - and the song Tauba tumhare ishare in particular - is already creating waves. But the film was delayed and Rani got busy with other projects. Seriously, Rani was actually the first choice for the film. When asked about it, Shah Rukh joked, "The only difference was that when Rani came in, I was not required to wear high-heeled shoes. Rani replaced her after Salman Khan interrupted the film's mahurat shot and created a scene, accusing Shah Rukh of getting too friendly with his girlfriend. Saathiya, anyone?Īishwarya Rai was originally signed on as Priya.
Small irritants between them begin to take on bigger dimensions. Which is when the problems start, as their disparate natures clash. Priya (Rani) is sophisticated, prim and proper, practical. The film is about two individuals with different personalities. Raj (Shah Rukh) is impulsive, hardworking, emotional. Chalte Chalte stars Rani Mukerji alongside SRK. Incidentally, all of Mirza's films - Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Yes Boss (1997), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) - have starred Shah Rukh and Juhi.
Dressed in black, Shah Rukh played the perfect host with director Aziz Mirza, who co-produced the film with SRK and Juhi Chawla, lending a helping hand. The conference was held to announce the music release of his home production, Chalte Chalte. The reason? Shah Rukh Khan was to address his first press conference post his successful surgery in London. Mumbai's J W Marriott Hotel was a flurry of activity on April 29.