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Vidya Balan's debut film 'Parineeta' recently marked 20 years, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially considered for the lead role. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted a bigger star, but Vidya secured the part after 75 auditions. Music composer Shantanu Moitra recalls Vidya's perseverance, revealing she almost gave up before finally landing the role at a Bryan Adams concert.

Celebrating 20 years of Parineeta, Raima Sen reminisces about her role as Koel, highlighting her natural chemistry with Sanjay Dutt, which made portraying her character's crush effortless. She also speaks fondly of Vidya Balan's supportive nature during her Bollywood debut and their enduring friendship. Sen recalls Saif Ali Khan's humor, which made the filming experience enjoyable.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, known for acclaimed films, gifted Amitabh Bachchan a Rolls Royce after 'Eklavya: The Royal Guard,' despite its box office failure. Jaya Bachchan had humorously predicted that Amitabh wouldn't tolerate Chopra for long during the film's production. Chopra acknowledged their initial clashes and appreciated Bachchan's commitment, leading to the extravagant gift.

Tannishtha Chatterjee, the acclaimed actress, bravely revealed her diagnosis of Stage 4 oligo-metastatic cancer, eight months after her father's passing from the same disease. In an emotional Instagram post, she expressed immense gratitude for the unwavering support from her family, friends, and industry colleagues like Vidya Balan and Shabana Azmi.

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