Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit s 1988 film Tezaab was a blockbuster hit. The film broke many records in terms of earnings. But did you know that Madhuri Dixit was not the first choice of the makers in this film. The makers wanted to cast Meenakshi Sheshadri as the lead actress. But there were a lot of negotiations with her regarding the fees but the deal could not be closed. After this the makers approached Madhuri who was new in the industry then. Even Anil Kapoor doubted Madhuri Dixits art and craft. But when this film was made with Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit as the lead actresses it was amazing. It was a blockbuster hit and remained in theatres for 50 weeks. Aditya Pancholi was going to play the lead role Before shooting Madhuris song which is an evergreen hit till date Anil Kapoor had said that Madhuri Dixit is beautiful but she does not look like a cabaret dancer in the song. Not only Madhuri Dixit Anil Kapoor was also not the first choice for the male lead of this film which completed its Golden Jubilee. The makers had Aditya Pancholis name in mind initially but then Anil Kapoor got the film because of Boney Kapoors interference. That is Anil Kapoor got the film on Boneys insistence. When the makers approached Meenakshi before Madhuri Dixit they negotiated with her for a long time. But the makers were not ready to accept the fees Meenakshi Seshadri was asking for. After negotiating for a long time regarding the fees and shooting dates director N. Chandra approached Madhuri Dixit. Madhuri Dixit was new to the industry and was known for giving her 100% in every shot. The actresss dance used to set the floor on fire. Madhuri Dixits song Ek Do Teen became such a big hit that it is heard to date. This film made Madhuri Dixit such a big star that the graph of her career started moving at a rocket speed. Madhuri Dixit went abroad after doing this film and she had no idea what was happening in India. When Madhuri Dixit returned a huge crowd was waiting for her at the airport. Madhuri Dixit understood from this incident that now her career has picked up speed.