Bhagyashree, who became an overnight sensation with her acting debut opposite Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989, recently opened up about her experience working with Salman.

Upasana Singh revealed she was Sooraj Barjatya's first choice for Maine Pyar Kiya, but his father Raj Kumar Barjatya rejected her for being taller than Salman Khan. The role ultimately launched Bhagyashree's career.

Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyaar Kiya marked Bhagyashree's debut in Bollywood and was the second film of Salman Khan. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kanan, Upasana Singh revealed that she was the first choice for the lead role,

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Bhagyashree recalled Salman Khan singing Dil Deewana into her ear during Maine Pyar Kiya, leaving her confused about his intentions.

Maine Pyar Kiya marked Salman Khan's debut as the male lead and Bhagyashree's debut in Bollywood. However, did you know that Bhagyashree was not the first choice for Maine Pyar Kiya? Recently, actress Upasana Singh revealed that she was the first choice for Suman.

Sooraj Barjatya’s 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya is still loved by many for the plot and acting skills of the film. Renowned  actress Upasana Singh revealed in a recent interaction that she was rejected for Sooraj Barjatya’s directorial.

Veteran actress Upasana Singh, who has acted in various Hindi films and television shows, revealed in an interview that she auditioned for Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya. However, the role went to Bhagyashree eventually.

Upasana Singh opens up on why she was eventually not cast for 'Maine Pyar Kiya' even though she had auditioned for the movie and was the first choice for it. Eventually, Bhagyashree was cast opposite Salman Khan.