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Tere Naam First Choice: Salman Khan’s film ‘Tere Naam’, released in the year 2003, is still maintaining a special place in the hearts of people. Salman’s character in this film Radhe was so good that people not only his acting but his …Read more

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Highlights
- Salman Khan was not the first choice for ‘Tere Naam’.
- Ajay Devgan and Sanjay Kapoor were first approached.
- ‘Tere Naam’ earned more than 24 crores.
New Delhi : There have been many films of Salman Khan, which not only ruled the hearts of the people but also proved to be a milestone for his career. From ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ to ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, he gave many hit films. But his film ‘Tere Naam’, which came in the year 2003, left a profound impact on the people. In this film, Salman has played a serious and intense role from his family hero image.
Famous Salman Khan appeared in a completely different style in ‘Tere Naam’ for family drama films. In this film, he played Radhe, who was in the role of obsessed lover. The director of the film was Satish Kaushik and its story was going to touch the hearts of the people. However, very few people know that Salman Khan was not the first choice of makers for this film.
‘Tere Naam’ was based on real life story
The film was inspired by the real life story of a friend of writer Bala. ‘Tere Naam’ was a Hindi remake of the 1999 Tamil film ‘Setu’. The film was also made in Kannada under the name ‘Huchha’ and ‘Seshu’ in Telugu. But when it was made in Hindi, it got a tremendous craze among the people. Salman Khan’s look and hairstyle were well copied.
Ajay Devgan was the first choice of makers
Many people do not know that Ajay Devgan was first approached to play Radhe’s role. But he refused to do this film. Prior to Ajay Devgan, this film was also offered to Sanjay Kapoor, but he also turned down it. After all, Salman Khan got this role and he killed it.
Film earnings and success
Made in a budget of about 12 crores, this film earned more than 24 crores. Due to the songs, Kahani and Salman Khan’s strong acting of ‘Tere Naam’, this film became a part of culture.
Ajay Devgan’s upcoming film
At the moment, Ajay Devgan is in discussion about his next film ‘Red 2’. The film is scheduled to release on May 1, in which Ritesh Deshmukh is playing the role of a powerful politician named Dadabhai.
‘Tere Naam’ was not just a film but a love story, which left a deep impression on the hearts of the people. Although Salman Khan was not the first choice for this film initially, he made it one of the most memorable films of his career.