Manoj Bajpayee humorously denies being first choice for ‘Rang De Basanti’ role: “Matlab Kuch Bhi” | Hindi Movie News
Manoj Bajpayee addressed the widespread rumour about him being the first choice for Aamir Khan’s role in ‘Rang De Basanti’ with sharp wit and humor, putting the speculation to rest in his own unmistakable style.Origin of the RumoursThe rumours began circulating after screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey, who co-wrote ‘Rang De Basanti’, revealed in an interview with Ravya Sarda that Manoj Bajpayee was originally signed for the role that Aamir Khan eventually played. Kamlesh explained that they had been trying to get the film made for six years without success, initially planning it as a small-budget project with Manoj attached. He said, “We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn’t have a big budget. The moment Aamir heard the script, he told us that he wanted to do the film, and he even got AR Rahman to come on the project. UTV, who had rejected the film twice in the past, immediately said yes to it.”Manoj Bajpayee’s Response to the SpeculationThe statement quickly fueled numerous reports claiming Manoj Bajpayee almost stepped into the role that Aamir Khan ultimately made famous. However, Manoj promptly dismissed these rumours, putting an end to that version of the story.On Thursday, Bajpayee took to X (formerly Twitter) to share one of the reports, commenting wryly, “Matlab kuch bhi .” He didn’t stop there—he followed up with another post questioning, “And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai.” Through these candid remarks, Bajpayee not only rejected the rumours but also humorously called out the rapid spread of false information on social media.Legacy of ‘Rang De Basanti’Released in 2006, ‘Rang De Basanti’ emerged as a landmark film of its era, weaving together the passions of youth, a strong sense of patriotism, and sharp social critique into a powerful story. Aamir Khan’s portrayal of DJ stands out as one of his most memorable and acclaimed roles.What’s Next for Manoj Bajpayee?Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee is set to reprise his iconic role as Srikant Tiwari in the eagerly awaited third season of ‘The Family Man’.
