Arshad Warsi says Jaya Bachchan did not even take his screen test before casting him in Tere Mere Sapne: ‘I had sent ghatiya pictures’

Arshad Warsi said that Jaya Bachchan explained after many years why she roped him for the role in Tere Mere Sapne, even after looking at his not-so-good pictures.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | April 8, 2024 08:00 PM IST

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Arshad Warsi heaps praise on Jaya Bachchan. (Photo: Arshad/Instagram)

Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi, who made his debut with Tere Mere Sapne, recently opened up about how Jaya Bachchan played a crucial role in his career. Helmed by Joy Augustine, the film was produced by Amitabh Bachchan’s company ABCL. The movie also starred newcomers like Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill and Simran. Arshad said that Jaya selected him even though he sent her shoddy pictures of himself.

On the show Long Drive with Mr Faisu, Arshad said, “That woman is unbelievable. After seeing my pictures, she was sure that this guy can act. But in reality, I had never acted before. She did not even take my screen test. She just saw my photos. But I did not understand why she took me for the film. I had sent ghatiya pictures because I did not have money.”

He continued, “After a long time, when I finally knew her as a person, I asked her, ‘Jaya ji tell me the truth. Why did you cast me in the film?’ She said, ‘There were 36 photos and in all the pictures you had different expressions. You were not frightened of the camera at all and you were not interested in impressing anyone also.”’

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Arshad Warsi had previously said that he had no inclination towards acting. “I had never thought of being an actor. It was quite a surprise for me. I gave it a shot and a friend clicked a few amateurish photographs. The photographs happened to go to Mrs Bachchan. She saw it, she liked it and said sign this guy,” he had revealed in an interview with Lehren.

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