Before Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan was set to appear in Ramayana, but one mistake by Sohail Khan ruined everything
Before Ranbir Kapoor, superstar Salman Khan was suppose to play the role of Ram. Unfortunately, due to a mistake by his brother Sohail Khan, this opportunity went from his hands, despite considerable shooting and promotion of the film.
Sohail Khan, who made his directorial debut with the film Auzaar , had announced a film based on the Ramayana a few years earlier. Preparations for the film were in full swing. Salman Khan was cast as Ram, and Sonali Bendre was chosen to play Sita. Later, Pooja Bhatt also joined the project. About 40 percent of the film had been shot, and Salman Khan had even begun promoting it in Ram's look, complete with a bow and arrow. However, rumours about a relationship between Sohail Khan and Pooja Bhatt started circulating, which ultimately ruined the entire film. Sohail Khan and Pooja Bhatt were supposed to get married, but…
According to reports, Sohail Khan and Pooja Bhatt grew very close during the shooting of the film. Some media outlets even claimed that Pooja Bhatt spoke about marriage with Sohail in an interview. However, when Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, found out about their relationship, he advised Sohail not to pursue it further.
Salman also tried to handle the situation peacefully, but Pooja Bhatt reportedly did not appreciate the attitude of the Khan family. It is said that she eventually walked out of the film, leaving it incomplete. As a result, neither did Sohail and Pooja's relationship move forward, nor was the film ever completed.
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