In a recent revelation, Raveena Tandon discloses that Karan Johar holds her ‘accountable’ for turning down Rani Mukerji’s role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Karan Johar's directorial debut, "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," remains beloved among fans. With over 25 years since its release, the film has developed a cult following. The main cast, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, contributed to the movie's enduring popularity.

Although fans love the on-screen chemistry of this trio, it's fascinating to learn that Raveena Tandon was initially considered for the role played by Rani Mukerji. In a recent interview, Raveena shared that Karan Johar still considers her 'responsible' for declining the film.

Raveena Tandon echoes Karan Johar's Stand, Opens up on Refusing 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and Industry Dynamics

Amidst the promotions of her forthcoming web series, 'Karmaa Calling,' Raveena Tandon recently discussed her career choices with Hindustan Times. In the conversation, the actress revealed details about projects she had declined, including the iconic 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' by Karan Johar. Tandon had turned down the role of Tina, a part eventually portrayed by Rani Mukerji.

Raveena while addressing KKHH shared, “Till date, Karan (Johar) holds me accountable for not doing Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Rani Mukerji’s part). I was like, ‘Yar tu mujhse aur kuchh bhi kara le (Offer me something different).’ In fact, there was a Dharma film Varun Sood and me were supposed to do together, but unfortunately, it didn’t happen.”

She disclosed that when Ruchi Narain, the director of "Karmma Calling," presented her with a photo of Varun Sood, she insisted on casting him, emphasizing that he resembled her son. This sheds light on Varun's inclusion in the show.

During discssions in interview with ANI last year, revealing the reason behind letting go of Karan Johar’s directorial, Raveena shared, “Karan still doesn’t forgive me for not doing Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. But he didn’t understand at that time. Kajol was my contemporary. We started together, we were both doing lead roles. So, I couldn’t have done a Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where I was at a lower… where I probably had a smaller role like Rani.”