Stories
Rajesh Khanna's Heroine Asha Parekh Was Removed From Film, Told 'You Are Not Star Material'.
N
News18•02-10-2026, 05:36
Rajesh Khanna's Heroine Asha Parekh Was Removed From Film, Told 'You Are Not Star Material'.
- •Asha Parekh, a stunning actress of the 60s and 70s, was once removed from a film after being told she was not 'star material'.
- •She received 11 rupees as a signing amount for Vijay Bhatt's film 'Goonj Uthi Shehnai' but was removed after a few days of shooting.
- •Despite this setback, filmmaker Nasir Hussain offered her a screen test for 'Dil Deke Dekho', which launched her career.
- •After the success of 'Dil Deke Dekho' in 1959, Asha Parekh went on to star in numerous hit films and became a popular actress.
- •Beyond acting, she also worked as a producer, director, and became the first woman chairperson of the Censor Board.
Key Questions Answered
Asha Parekh was removed from Vijay Bhatt's film 'Goonj Uthi Shehnai' after a few days of shooting because the makers claimed she was not 'star material' and replaced her with actress Amita.
Asha Parekh made her successful debut as a lead heroine in filmmaker Nasir Hussain's 1959 hit film 'Dil Deke Dekho,' starring alongside Shammi Kapoor after passing a screen test.
Asha Parekh served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, also known as the Censor Board, from 1998 to 2001, becoming the first woman to hold this position.
