India, Oct. 17 -- Actor Parmeet Sethi, who starred as Kuljeet in the blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), has opened up about how he had to convince Aditya Chopra to give him the role. Speaking with SCREEN, Parmeet revealed that even after watching his VHS tape recording, Aditya cast another actor for Kuljeet's role.

Talking about the role of Kuljeet, Parmeet shared that he wasn't offered the role, adding "mujhe laddna pada iss role ke liye (I had to fight for the role)." Days after meeting Aditya, Parmeet saw in the newspaper that another actor had been chosen.

"I was completely devastated. He told me that your vibes are very positive, I don't think you'll suit in a negative role. I knew that he wouldn't give it to me. I jus...