Monica Bedi On Losing Karan Arjun Role: "Was Too Naive"

Director Rakesh Roshan wanted to cast the actress opposite Salman Khan in the film.

Bollywood actress Monica Bedi has completed 30 years in the industry. To mark the milestone in her career, the actress appeared on a podcast with Siddharth Kanan. Monica Bedi has opened up about her initial days in the industry, her struggle and how she let the chance of featuring in the blockbuster Karan Arjun slip through her fingers. Recalling the incident, the actress said, “I was at director Shubhash Ghai's Holi party with my friends. And, I met Rakesh Roshan there. After a brief conversation, he gave me his card and asked me to call him. Then I was wondering why he gave me the card. He is an actor. I simply tore the card and dumped it. A few months later, my manager asked me ‘Why didn't you meet Rakesh Roshan? He was planning to cast you opposite Salman Khan in Karan Arjun' I was like how would I know.” The character, Bindiya, was played by Mamta Kulkarni in the film. Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and the late Amrish Puri were also part of the movie.

She continued, “I think I was too naive to understand things. At that time, I just used to watch films and know the actors and actresses. I wasn't aware who was the director or the producer.” Monica Bedi also added that she has no regret about missing out on that opportunity. “I don't regret that I was naive and silly. You aren't born smart. I have no regrets for anything I have done.”