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Raveena Tandon Reveals Why She Rejected Iconic Darr Role

11/7/2025

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Raveena Tandon said on an ANI podcast that she turned down the role in Shah Rukh Khan's Darr.
Juhi Chawla later played the part that Tandon declined.
Tandon declined due to discomfort with certain scenes, including wearing a swimming costume, to protect her image and values.
She also rejected the film Prem Qaidi for similar reasons.
Darr, released in 1993, is recognized for establishing Shah Rukh Khan as anti-hero.

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Raveena Tandon said on an ANI podcast that she turned down the role in Shah Rukh Khan's Darr.
Juhi Chawla later played the part that Tandon declined.
Tandon declined due to discomfort with certain scenes, including wearing a swimming costume, to protect her image and values.
She also rejected the film Prem Qaidi for similar reasons.
Darr, released in 1993, is recognized for establishing Shah Rukh Khan as anti-hero.