Celebrating 24 years since its release, Anil Kapoor’s film Nayak: The Real Hero has been a nostalgic journey for fans on social media.
Anil Kapoor shared a fascinating story about the film’s milestone on Instagram, revealing that the lead role of Shivaji Rao Gaekwad was initially offered to Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.
“Some roles define your career. Nayak was one of them. It was first offered to Aamir & Shah Rukh, but I knew I had to embody this character… and I’m thankful Shankar sir had faith in me,” Kapoor posted.
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Kapoor also reminisced about Shah Rukh Khan’s praise: “I’ll always cherish Shah Rukh’s words: ‘This role was meant for Anil.’ Such moments are unforgettable,” he shared.
Anil Kapoor included a carousel of images, featuring iconic scenes from the movie and snapshots with Shah Rukh at media events.
Fans showered love in the comments, with stars like Tahira Kashyap, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Vijay Varma also reacting.
Directed by S Shankar, Nayak debuted in 2001, a remake of the Tamil hit Muthalvan. Despite a mild box office reception, it became a cult classic.
The film tells the story of a TV presenter who becomes chief minister for a day, exploring political drama. It also starred Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Rani Mukerji, Johny Lever, Saurabh Shukla, and Shivaji Satam. ANI
