Every time we point out common baddies of Bollywood, the late Amrish Puri, and his iconic character Mogambo immediately come to our thoughts. Legendary actor Amrish Puri immortalised evil Mogambo on the massive display together with his highly effective efficiency in Mr India (1987). Shekhar Kapur-directed Mr India not solely was blockbuster on the field workplace, however the characters of the film have additionally earned a cult following.

Who does not keep in mind, Amrish’s iconic voice saying, “Mogambo khush hua”. It looks as if the late iconic actor was destined to play the function, as he wasn’t the unique alternative for the character. Sure, Amrish Puri wasn’t the unique alternative for Mogambo, however one other common actor was signed to play the evil mastermind. 

Mogambo was initially supplied to…
Anupam Kher. Sure, the veteran actor was signed to play Mogambo in Mr India, however he was changed. Apparently, Anupam was changed by the actor’s greatest buddy, Anil Kapoor. Again in 2018, Anupam made this sensational reveal on his present, The Anupam Kher Present. 

Whereas internet hosting, Anil Kapoor’s daughter, Sonam Kapoor, and his nephew, Arjun Kapoor, Anupam revealed that he was signed to play the antagonist in Mr India, however Anil was liable for changing him. Anupam stated, “Aaplog jaante hain ki Mr. India mein Mogambo ka function most important karna waala tha? Aur mujhe nikalwaane mein kiska bada haath tha? Anil Kapoor sahab ka! Frustration mein most important Javed (Akhtar) saahab se milne gaya aur unhone kaha ki wo function Amrish Puri ji kar rahe hain, aur mujhe sunke bada dukh hua. 

He continued, “Iske baad most important aur Anil bahut aache dost ban gaye, aur chaar-paanch saal pehle, mujhe bolte hain, tereko pata hai kisne nikala tha? Maine poocha kisne? To bolte hain, maine! Kitna accha kaam kiya na..maine puccha kya accha kaam kiya? To kehta hai dekh kitna accha kaam kiya function kiya Amrish Puri sahab ne!” Mr India additionally stars late Sridevi and late Satish Kaushik.