JP Dutta's 1997 film "Border" is still considered one of Hindi cinema's most memorable patriotic films. This multi-starrer, based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, not only created box office history but also immortalized its characters. However, few people know that before "Border" was made, several major superstars were approached for the film, but some took the film lightly, while others were unable to participate due to circumstances.

Border Film Unknown Facts: Released in 1997, "Border" is still considered one of Hindi cinema's most memorable patriotic films. Directed by JP Dutta, the film not only created box office history, but its characters also remained etched in the hearts of audiences forever. Sunny Deol's angry passion, Sunil Shetty's passion, Akshaye Khanna's innocence, and Jackie Shroff's restraint were so perfect that even today, people have forgotten neither the film's story nor its characters.

Salman Khan

Aamir Khan has always been very choosy about scripts and characters. His role in a multi-starrer like "Border" could have been limited. Although he was approached for the role of Lieutenant Dharamveer, he was shooting for the film "Ishq" at the time, which prevented him from being a part of the film.

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar, considered one of the biggest names in patriotic films today, was once considered to be a part of "Border." However, the actor declined the role at the time. However, it is not known which role Akshay was approached for in the film, nor was the reason for his refusal revealed

Ajay Devgan

Ajay Devgan is known for his intense and serious acting. A strong role was also conceived for him in "Border." However, it is said that when the film was offered to him, Ajay did not want to be part of a multi-starrer film. This is why he declined

Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan's career was in its infancy at the time. He was also approached for this film, like Aamir and Salman. However, Saif was asked to play the role of Lieutenant Dharamveer in the film. However, the actor declined

Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor is one of the industry's top actors. He was offered a major role in the film "Border." However, due to date issues and pre-signed projects, he was unable to take part. The actor was shooting for his film "Virasat" at the time

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt is known for his strong personality and powerful voice. JP Dutta wanted to cast him in this film. The actor was approached for the role of Wing Commander Andy Bajwa, but Dutt was going through personal and legal troubles at the time. He was forced to step away from the project

Sanjay Kapoor

Sanjay Kapoor was also approached for "Border." He was initially approached to play the role played by Sunil Shetty in "Border," but he declined. This decision later proved costly for him

Juhi Chawla

The actresses in "Border" were limited in roles, but their roles were emotionally powerful despite their limited screen time. Juhi Chawla was also offered a role, but she declined it. The same role was later played by Tabu in the film

Manisha Koirala

Besides Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala was also considered to play Sunny Deol's wife, Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri. Manisha was one of the most talented actresses of that era. She also had the opportunity to be a part of "Border." It is said that Manisha Koirala found the role too small

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