Did You Know Preity Zinta And Bobby Deol Were First Choices of Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met? Here’s How Kareena-Shahid Came in Picture

Can you imagine anyone but Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan in Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met? Looks like the director had something else in mind which probably didn’t work out. The film, which tried to narrate a very beautiful love story between Geet and Adi, remains iconic even 13 years later. Two characters from Imtiaz Ali‘s film became a significant part of pop culture, which can lift anyone’s spirits. During an interview, the filmmaker revealed Jab We Met was the ‘most rejected’ film of his career. He also disclosed that he asked Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta for the rom-com. Yes, you read that right. Scroll down to find out what happened.

Preity Zinta And Bobby Deol in Jab We Met

Speaking about casting Bobby Deol with Galatta India, Imtiaz Ali said, “He is one of the best friends I will ever have. So I was trying to make it with him. But it never got made to the extent that many years passed… Bobby was doing some other work, so I thought let it be, let’s not make this film together. We shook hands on that.”

Imtiaz revealed that he also approached Preity Zinta to play the role of Geet in the movie. He said, “I had also gone to Preity Zinta. Jab We Met was the most rejected film of my life. It was being rejected everywhere. It was when I narrated the film to Preity Zinta in her house, that she laughed. I thought she is laughing at me, mocking me! But she said it was really funny. So, I continued narrating. That was the first time somebody had complimented the film. So I owe it to her and whenever I meet her I give her a special hug and thank her that, You were the first person, who told me this film is ok. So Bobby and Preity Zinta is the pairing I wanted but it didn’t happen.”

How Did Imtiaz Ali Finalize Kareena Kapoor And Shahid Kapoor?

Jab We Met is still regarded as a beloved romantic classic in Bollywood, winning over audiences with its charming plot and unforgettable performances. Imtiaz recently praised Shahid and Kareena for their exceptional professionalism in an interview, emphasizing their dedication to their work.

He spoke about his decision to go with Shahid, stating that the actor appeared younger than he had hoped. “He (Shahid) said he could wear glasses and clothes that would make him look the age. Kareena was my first choice; I had met her earlier for this film, but it hadn’t worked out at that point in time. But then she came on board, ” said Imtiaz.