When Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla Turned Down Kashinath's Anubhav

It's a known fact that Sandalwood's critically acclaimed movie Anubhava, has been remade in Hindi as Anubhav. Latest buzz from Gandhinagar has stated that Bollywood beauty Madhuri Dixit was roped into play the female lead in the Hindi version, which was also directed by Kashinath.

Anubhava is the directorial and on-screen debut of Kashinath, which was released in 1984. It also marked the on-screen debut of actress Abhinaya and Umashree.

Leading daily reported that Madhuri Dixit was paired opposite Bollywood actor Shekar Suman in the movie, and she had also agreed to do Abhinaya's role in Anubhav. It is said that the actress had also come to Bangalore and wished Kashinath for his Bollywood debut.

It is reported that Hindi filmmaker Subhash Ghai made Madhuri Dixit to take a big banner movie in Bollywood as Anubhav was a low budget film. Later, Padmini Kolhapure was roped into play the female lead, and she was paired opposite Shekar Suman. The pair was successful enough to influence the moviegoers. Kannada movie Anubhava is all set to get re-released for the third time on November 29. The movie is getting released in Santosh theatre in Gandhi Nagara, and other 45 plus theatres across the state. Continue reading the story on slides...

Miss India Was Roped Into Play Umashree's Role

The crew had roped in Miss India Juhi Chawla to play Umashree's role, but she refused to do it.

Juhi Chawla Refused To Do The Role

Juhi was quoted as saying, "The crew had offered me to do the movie, but they didn't tell anything about the role." And hence she said that she was not willing to do that role.

The Crew Approached Actress Roopini

Later, the crew had approached actress Roopini for Umashree's role, but she was not able to give her dates because she was busy with the Gujarati movie.

Richa Sharma Was Finalised

The crew finalised actress Richa Sharma for Umashree's role, who later married Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt.

Anubhava Re-Release

Anubhava is all set to hit the screens for third time this week. The movie, which was made in 35mm is been converted to Digital 5.1 stereo sound.