This renowned actress once opened up about one such regret from her early days a film she once thought would boost her career but ended up haunting her feelings for years. She revealed she’d accepted a role that many well‑established stars had turned down and in hindsight she questions that decision. Which actress is this? That actress is Juhi Chawla. She shared that early in her career she was offered a part in the iconic film Chandni which was rejected by leading contemporaries like Madhuri Dixit Rekha and Meenakshi Seshadri. Yet despite the initial thrill of being cast in a Yash Chopra production Juhi confesses she regrets doing that movie not because of its failure (it was a box office hit) but because her portions were edited down and she felt sidelined. However she featured in the memorable rain song Lagi Aaj Sawan Ki Phir Woh Jhadi Hai in Chandni where she appeared in a white outfit and danced gracefully. Despite the brief role audiences appreciated her performance. Interestingly Yash Chopra impressed by her work later cast her in Darr which went on to become a major milestone in her career. More about Chandni Chandni (1989) directed by Yash Chopra is considered a timeless classic of Hindi cinema. Starring Sridevi Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna the film blended romance music and emotional depth in a way that captivated audiences across generations. Its melodious soundtrack by Shiv-Hari became a massive hit with songs like “Mere Haathon Mein” and “Tere Mere Hothon Pe” still remembered fondly. The film was a turning point in romantic storytelling during the late 80s helping revive the genre. Chandni was a huge box office success emerging as one of the highest-grossing films of 1989 and reaffirming Yash Chopra’s magic in love stories. Story Highlights Juhi Chawla revealed she regrets accepting a minor role in Chandni offered to her after top actresses turned it down. She felt sidelined as her portions were cut though the film went on to be a massive success. Despite her limited role she appeared in the beloved rain song “Lagi Aaj Sawan Ki Phir Woh Jhadi Hai.” Impressed by her presence Yash Chopra later cast her in Darr which became a defining film in her career. Juhi Chawla’s brief appearance in Yash Chopra’s iconic film Chandni is something she now looks back on with mixed feelings.