B. R Chopra’s Mahabharat is one of the most watched shows in the history of Hindi television till date. The popularity of this show is still discussed even today. This show is an example in itself, not only in terms of acting but also in terms of characters and making of each episode. Mahabharata was a mythological show and at that time CJI was used very less in the show. It cost a lot to make each episode.
Actor Nitish Bhardwaj played the role of Shri Krishna in the show. Whereas Mukesh Khanna played the role of Bhishma Pitamah. Roopa Ganguly became Draupadi. Once while talking about the show, Ravi Chopra’s wife Renu Chopra had told that she had to face a lot of loss in making the show.
Juhi Chawla was going to be Draupadi
He told that Roopa was not the first choice for the role of Draupadi. Before Roopa, the makers had signed Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla for this role. But Juhi could not do this show so Rupa was signed. Roopa put her soul into the role of Draupadi. Even today the actress is best remembered for the character of Draupadi. In an old interview given to a media channel, during the conversation, Renu Chopra said, ‘After the first two days of the episode, the company which was financing us was giving 6 lakhs. And 7-8 rupees were spent in the first episode itself.
BR Chopra is not afraid of loss
Renu further said- ‘Ravi went to his father and said that I cannot make it anymore. No matter how much I do, it will not be made for Rs 6 lakh. On this the father said- ‘Are you happy with what you are making? She said yes. So BR Chopra said, you make it from your heart, don’t worry about money, money will come later. Renu said that this statement of BR Chopra turned out to be absolutely true and later this show made her a great prophet.
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