India, May 28 -- It's been 20 years since the crime-comedy Bunty Aur Babli first hit screens, yet the film remains a fan favourite. With Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji winning hearts through their charismatic performances, the film is fondly remembered for its humour, heart, and heists. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Shaad Ali revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes detail: Hrithik Roshan was originally the first choice for the lead role. (Also Read: Abhishek Bachchan: 'Every director I met said they didn't want to take the responsibility of launching me')

Shaad shared that while Rani was always the top pick for Babli, the role of Bunty was initially offered to Hrithik. He recalled, "Yes, we did meet Hrithik a...