The Preity-Zinta starrer Kya Kehna (2000) completed 25 years on May 19. The film had generated tremendous curiosity pre-release, thanks to the promotions and music. Yet, its box office performance took many by surprise. Made at low costs, it managed to earn Rs. 12.17 crores, a huge amount for a film of its size and was also the third most profitable movie of the year, beating biggies like Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Mission Kashmir, Josh, Refugee, etc. Interestingly, this Preity Zinta-starrer could have been a bigger hit had the makers got Salman Khan for a supporting role.
25 Years of Kya Kehna: The INSIDE story of how Salman Khan played mediator between Ramesh Taurani and Chandrachur Singh and then respectfully stepped out of the Preity Zinta-starrer
According to Komal Nahta’s Film Information Magazine’s June 10, 2000 issue, Salman Khan had replaced Chandrachur Singh, that too when the film had gone on floors. Salman was yet to shoot for the film. At this point, he arranged a meeting between producer Ramesh Taurani and Chandrachur Singh, who had some differences. The Film Information article reveals that Salman Khan made sure that the producer and actor settled their differences. Once it was done, the generous superstar stepped out of the film.
Kya Kehna is the story of a young girl (Preity Zinta) who falls in love with a womanizer (Saif Ali Khan). After she gets pregnant, her boyfriend dumps her, leaving the protagonist in deep trauma. She finds support in her childhood friend (Chandrachur Singh), who’s also in love with her secretly.
Interestingly, 5 years after Kya Kehna, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan appeared in Salaam Namaste (2005). Even in this film, Preity gets pregnant before marriage. However, the crux of the film thereon was different from that of Kya Kehna.
Meanwhile, the Film Information Magazine also stated that Samir Soni and model Vishal were the original choices. However, they declined the film. Samir was offered the role played by Saif Ali Khan and since the character was negative, he was not in favour of playing it. However, Samir soon realized that he let go of a great opportunity. As a way of apologising to Ramesh Taurani, he acted in two video albums for Tips, that too without charging a single rupee for it.
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, Kya Kehna Movie Review
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