Parmeet Sethi Reveals Son Ayushmaan Nearly Landed His Role In DDLJ Play; Archana Puran Singh Reacts

Nearly 30 years after Parmeet Sethi made the role of Kuljeet unforgettable in Aditya Chopra’s iconic romantic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), featuring Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Amrish Puri, and

Farida Jalal, the actor has shared an interesting effect of the film.

Parmeet Sethi reveals son Ayushmaan almost landed his role of Kuljeet in DDLJ adaptation

During a YouTube Live celebrating one million subscribers for their family channel AAAP Ka Parivaar, Parmeet revealed that his younger son, Ayushmaan Sethi, had auditioned for the role of Kuljeet in Come Fall in Love, the Broadway musical adaptation of DDLJ produced by Chopra. “He was shortlisted for the role of Kuljeet in the Broadway adaptation at London’s West End. He almost got it,” Parmeet proudly shared.ALSO READ:Archana Puran Singh's Son Aaryamann Does NOT Belong To Parmeet Sethi? Here's What We Know

Ayushmaan on missing the role

Ayushmaan, following in his parents’ footsteps as an actor, explained why he didn’t land the part. He said, “They were looking for someone with extensive experience in Western classical singing. I have some experience, but not enough. "Like his elder brother, Aaryamann Sethi, Ayushmaan is a graduate of the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York.

Archana Puran Singh's reaction

Adding her humorous take, mother and actor Archana Puran Singh joked, “As an aspiring actor, it’s hard to explain what you’re doing. In India, we call it ‘struggle,’ but abroad, it’s just being an aspiring actor.”

The legacy of Kuljeet and DDLJ

DDLJ, one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films, tells the story of Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), an NRI who falls for Simran (Kajol) during a European trip. But Simran’s strict father (Amrish Puri) wants her to marry Kuljeet, her fiancé in Punjab, setting the stage for one of Bollywood’s most iconic love stories. Parmeet’s portrayal of Kuljeet, the charming yet arrogant Punjabi fiancé, remains one of Bollywood’s most memorable “other men.”

Parmeet on his own journey

Interestingly, Parmeet himself was initially rejected for Kuljeet. He recalled in a SCREEN interview, “I asked Aditya for a screen test. He smiled and called me again. I changed a few lines to give it more Punjabi essence, with Archana helping me. After a pause, he said, ‘You are my Kuljeet.’”Stay tuned to @TimesNow for more updates!