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Bhagyashree's first hero was not Salman Khan inMaine Pyaar Kiya. It was Ashutosh Gawarikar, one of today's top directors. He starred in the TV SerialKachi Dhoop, directed by Amol Palekar opposite Bhagyashree.
Balraj Sahani ran bare feet till they bled, to portray a poor Bangalee farmer in the famous Do Bigha Zamin and stayed with an Afghan family to get a realistic feel for his role in Kabuliwallah.
Hema Malini, otherwise known as the 'Dream-girl', made her debut in hindi films with Sapnon Ka Saudagar (Trader of dreams).
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Preity Zinta worked as an assistant director for four days on the sets of Ajay Devgun starrer Haqueekat. Apparently she was not good enough to be the heroine of the film.
In the Amitabh starrer Suryavansham, where he plays double roles, Rekha dubbed for both the Heroines who were paired with Amitabh.
Compiled by Cultural Correspondent