Doordarshan is telecasting the Mahabharata during the coronavirus lockdown. At the same time, fans are very happy with the return of this show. With this, looking at the Mahabharata, it seems as if the past has come back. You will be surprised to know that BR Chopra had to make a lot of hardwork for casting in Mahabharata. In that era, BR Chopra auditioned 3 thousand people. At the same time, artists like Govinda and Juhi Chawla were chosen for the Mahabharata. At the same time, it is different that with the coming of shooting time, the cast of the entire Mahabharata has changed. Along with this, Gajendra Chauhan has revealed this during one of his interviews.

Juhi Chawla
Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla got the character of Draupadi in Mahabharata. But meanwhile, Juhi Chawla's debut film Qayamat Se Qayamat became a hit and she refused to work in the Ramayana.

Ramaiya Krishna
After the refusal of Juhi Chawla, the role of Draupadi was offered to South actress Ramaiya Krishna. She could not play the role of Draupadi because she could not speak Hindi. After which Rupa Ganguly became Draupadi of Mahabharata. Let me tell you, Ramaiya Krishna has played the role of Shivgami of Bahubali.

Govinda
BR Chopra had chosen Bollywood actor Govinda to play Abhimanyu. That thing is different that Govinda left the show before the shooting.

Chunky Pandey
It is believed that Chunky Pandey got an offer to work in the Mahabharata. Later, Chunky Pandey also continued to be a part of Mahabharata.

Mukesh Khanna
Mukesh Khanna was the first to play Dronacharya. Later, while changing the cast, BR Chopra asked Mukesh Khanna to play the role of Bhishma Pitamah.

Puneet Issar
Puneet Issar is seen in the role of Duryodhana in Mahabharata. You will be surprised to know that Puneet Issar was supposed to play Bhima's role earlier but his character was changed before shooting.

Gajendra Chauhan
In the Mahabharata, Gajendra Chauhan was seen as Yudhishthira. That thing is different that he was chosen to play Krishna. BR Chopra was not happy with the artist playing the role of Yudhishthira. Due to which Gajendra Chauhan was made Yudhishthira.

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