Khushboo Sundar Reveals She Was First Choice for Ganga in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’
Some great films have taken Indian cinema to new heights. One such film, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, became a milestone in Indian cinema. Starring Rajiv Kapoor and Mandakini, the film is still considered one of the best, and the character of Ganga became iconic. Now, actress and leader Khushboo Sundar has revealed that she was initially the first choice for the character of Ganga. She also mentioned that she participated in the film’s photoshoot, even though she was only 14 years old at the time. Due to her young age, she was ultimately replaced by Mandakini, who immortalized the role of Ganga.
What Did Khushboo Say?
Actress Khushboo recently interacted with Vicky Lalwani and shared her experience. She said, “Raj Kapoor wanted to launch me with the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili. We even did a photo shoot for it. After seeing those photos, Raj Kapoor said, ‘This is my Ganga.’ The plan was to complete the Gangotri schedule first, but it was snowing at that time. So, they decided to shoot in Kolkata first, where they wanted to show the brothel scene. In this part of the film, the character was already a mother. But, I was not even 14 years old at the time. Rajji said, ‘She is too young. The child won’t look good in her hands.’ That’s why I couldn’t debut with the film,” Khushboo recalled.
About ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’
The film Ram Teri Ganga Maili was directed and co-written by Raj Kapoor, and it starred Rajiv Kapoor and Mandakini in the lead roles. Along with the story, the film’s songs also became immensely popular. Importantly, it was Raj Kapoor’s last directorial film, and it was a major success at the box office. However, some scenes in the film were also met with objections.
Raj Kapoor’s Contribution to Indian Cinema
Raj Kapoor’s contribution to Indian cinema is immense. He made remarkable strides in both acting and directing, elevating Indian films to new heights. His centenary was celebrated in 2024, honoring his legacy. Kapoor worked in many notable films like Gauri, Chittor Vijay, Aag, Mera Naam Joker, Valmiki, Jeevan Yatra, Dil Ki Rani, Mera Desh Mera Dharma, Naukri, and Gopichand Jasoos. Along with acting, he also directed and produced films.
