Aditya Pancholi Claims He Was Original Choice for ‘Tezaab’

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Actor Aditya Pancholi indirectly criticized Anil Kapoor on X. Pancholi claimed he was the original choice for the 1988 hit film 'Tezaab' opposite Madhuri Dixit. He alleged another actor with an influential brother influenced the director to replace him. Pancholi hinted at Anil and Boney Kapoor without naming them. He discussed industry politics, saying favoritism and power games shape careers more than family ties. Some fans supported Pancholi's claims, while others defended the Kapoors. Pancholi also mentioned he would write about the 'Trimurti' controversy another time. 'Tezaab' became one of 1988's biggest blockbusters. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 16:17 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Actor Aditya Pancholi indirectly criticized Anil Kapoor on X on 27 Oct
• Pancholi claimed he was the original choice for the 1988 hit film 'Tezaab' opposite Madhuri Dixit
• He alleged another actor with an influential brother influenced the director to replace him