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Paresh Ganatra recalls being replaced by Paresh Rawal in 'Aankhen'
Published 20 June 2026 ยท india
Paresh Ganatra reveals he was initially slated to play Paresh Rawal's role in the cult hit 'Aankhen,' based on his Gujarati play 'Aandhro Paato.' When
Paresh Ganatra reveals he was initially slated to play Paresh Rawal's role in the cult hit 'Aankhen,' based on his Gujarati play 'Aandhro Paato.' When Amitabh Bachchan joined the project, the film's scale changed, leading to Ganatra taking on the character of Shailesh. This role, though smaller, was well-received and paved the way for his subsequent work in films like 'No Entry.'
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 2:15 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 6:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Paresh Ganatra reveals he was initially slated to play Paresh Rawal's role in the cult hit 'Aankhen,' based on his Gujarati play 'Aandhro Paato.' When Amitabh Bachchan joined the project, the film's scale changed, leading to Ganatra taking on the character of Shailesh.
This role, though smaller, was well-received and paved the way for his subsequent work in films like 'No Entry.'