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Suneel Darshan on Twinkle Khanna
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 15h ago
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan criticized Twinkle Khanna for her casting in Mela and her later public mockery of the film. He claimed she was not capable and that Karisma Kapoor was originally wanted. The film was a box office disappointment.
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Reports highlight Darshan wanted Karisma for Mela
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Suneel Darshan criticizes Twinkle Khanna over Mela
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Full story →Mela writer wanted Karisma Kapoor instead of Twinkle Khanna
Writer of the film Mela (2000) said he wanted Karisma Kapoor for the lead role.
The film starred Aamir Khan and Twinkle Khanna.
Mela received mostly negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.
Twinkle Khanna was described as 'not capable' for the role by the writer.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Suneel Darshan criticizes Twinkle Khanna over 'Mela' remarks
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan criticized Twinkle Khanna's casting in 'Mela', saying she wasn't capable enough for the role.
Darshan expressed disappointment over Twinkle Khanna repeatedly mocking the film in public, saying she spoke about it with no dignity.
Darshan claimed script changes and the lead actress choice hurt the film's original vision, which was his story.
Darshan said the film needed a more established actress like Karisma Kapoor, and that Twinkle Khanna's casting was a miscasting.
Twinkle Khanna has humorously referenced 'Mela's box office failure in posts, calling it a 'scar'.