For
Suchitra Pillai
, well-defined characters hold more appeal than securing a leading role in a major project. However, she recently expressed regret over turning down a lead role. The actress revealed that she was once offered the lead in the iconic film
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
. Surprisingly, she declined the offer to concentrate on her studies.
“I was in my first year of engineering when I was offered the role that
Ayesha Jhulka
ultimately played.
Like an idiot, I said no because I thought I couldn’t commit six months to the project,” Pillai told India Today.
Directed by
Nasir Hussain
, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar featured
Aamir Khan
and Ayesha Jhulka in the lead roles, along with
Deepak Tijori
,
Mamik Singh
, and Pooja Bedi in significant roles.
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Reflecting on the missed opportunity, Suchitra added, “Who knows how my life would have turned out… it would have definitely been different. However, I also think maybe it was a hit because Ayesha was part of it. I believe in destiny and accept whatever has happened. The only time I regret it is when I hear
Pehla Nasha
. That would have been ‘my song’.”
Suchitra views her decision as part of her journey, embracing the role of destiny in her life. Despite occasional regret when hearing the iconic song, she continues to value her diverse roles and contributions to the film industry.
