Madhuri Dixit the iconic dhak-dhak girl of Bollywood once made headlines for her decision to reject a Subhash Ghai movie. The film which also featured Salman Khan went on to become a massive hit with a new actress Mahima Chaudhary in the lead role. The fate of Mahima Chaudhary According to reports Madhuri Dixit was initially approached to play the lead role in the film but she rejected the offer. Salman Khan who was also part of the project left the film as well. The role eventually went to Mahima Chaudhary who made her debut in the film and became an overnight sensation. The film was none other than Subhash Ghais Pardes starring Shah Rukh Khan. Subhash Ghai revealed that he didnt cast Madhuri Dixit because he felt she wouldnt be able to portray the innocence and youthfulness required for the character. Madhuri Dixits decision to reject the film is still a topic of discussion among fans and industry insiders. Some speculate that she might have had creative differences with the director while others believe she might have had a busy schedule. Whatever the reason its clear that the films success was a turning point for Mahima Chaudharys career. More about Pardes Pardes a romantic drama film directed by Subhash Ghai tells the story of Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan) a non-resident Indian who travels to India to find a bride. He meets Kusum (Mahima Chaudhary) a young woman with traditional values and falls in love with her. The film explores cultural differences and the challenges faced by Indians living abroad. The cast including Amrish Puri and Apurva Agnihotri delivers impressive performances. Pardes was made on a budget of around Rs 10 crore and was a commercial success grossing over Rs 35 crore at the box office and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike praising its breathtaking music cinematography and performances. Story Highlights Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan rejected Subhash Ghais movie Pardes starring Shah Rukh Khan. Mahima Chaudhary made her debut and became a sensation with the film. The film explores cultural differences and the challenges faced by Indians living abroad. Pardes was a commercial success grossing over Rs 35 crore at the box office. Madhuri Dixits decision to reject Pardes might have been a surprise to many but it paved the way for Mahima Chaudharys success. The film remains a memorable one in Bollywood history and its interesting to see how different paths can lead to stardom.