Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na isn’t just a movie, it’s a whole vibe! Released in 2008, this romantic coming-of-age gem stole hearts with its fresh storyline, adorable characters and unforgettable songs. From college friendships to dreamy love realizations, it perfectly captured the magic and messiness of young love.
With Genelia Deshmukh and Imran Khan bringing such sweet chemistry to the screen, the film became an instant hit and remains a forever favorite for every hopeless romantic out there. But did you know Genelia wasn’t the first choice for Aditi? You heard that right.
In a recent interview, Imran Khan who played Jai opposite Genelia as Aditi, revealed that the makers had a fresh face, a rising actress in mind to cast as Aditi Mahant, the lead actress of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Can you guess who she was? Hint: She was Femina Miss India 2007. Haven’t guessed right? Scroll down.
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Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Cast
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was an instant hit with chartbuster songs. I can hear pappu can’t dance sala by just talking about this movie. Every kid in the late 2000s would jump on its beat. We all still sing ‘kabhi kabhi aditi’ to our friends named Aditi.
The film wasn’t just a hit, it was a moment. Imran Khan made his dreamy debut as the calm, soft-spoken Jai, giving us major boyfriend goals with his charm and vulnerability. And Genelia Deshmukh as Aditi, total firecracker! She brought sass, emotion and raw realness to her role.
Their chemistry felt so natural, like two best friends who were meant to fall in love. It’s no surprise that the movie is still watched, quoted, and loved today like it just dropped yesterday!
Who Was Aditi Before Genelia
The makers of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na were looking for fresh faces who could look like young college students. They were looking for someone with innocence, purity and love. Before finalizing Genelia as Aditi, the makers, including director of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Abbas Tyrewala, had Sarah Jane Dias in mind.
Sarah Jane Dias was Femina Miss India 2007 and she represented India at Miss World 2007. She is a radio jockey, has hosted MTV, and acted in a bunch of films. Do you remember Laila, India’s ambassador at WDC in Farah Khan’s Happy New Year with whom Shah Rukh Khan would flirt and Deepika Padukone wanted to kill her? That’s Sarah Jane Dias.
Sarah Jane-Dias is best known for her movie Angry Indian Goddesses. She has also acted in Vicky Kaushal starrer Zubaan and 2020 documentary, Yeh Ballet.
Sarah actively interacts with her fans on instagram.
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