It is unimaginable today how the role of the menacing Rahul Mehra in Darr could be played by anyone other than Shah Rukh Khan. While it is a fact that the thriller became one of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood, it was also a film which gave SRK one of his iconic roles ever. Nevertheless, it has been revealed many years after that actor Sudesh Berry had initially been cast in the movie.

Sudesh Berry, while appearing on the Accompany Akki podcast, revealed that the makers had cast him as Rahul Mehra, the stalker who ends up being completely obsessed with Kiran played by Juhi Chawla. He stated that the movie was at a very advanced stage, with even his costumes prepared, but then something strange happened.

As per Sudesh Berry, he found out later that Yash Chopra had second thoughts about his decision owing to the climax of the movie. As per him, the director felt that the effect of the final showdown would be reduced if a less known actor overpowers a big star like Sunny Deol.

Released in 1993, Darr, directed by Yash Chopra, is a psychological thriller that revolves around Rahul Mehra (Shah Rukh Khan), who develops an unhealthy obsession with Kiran (Juhi Chawla). While Kiran is in a relationship with Sunil Malhotra (Sunny Deol), Rahul fails to accept that she has moved on with her life and starts stalking and intimidating her, posing a threat to all those around her.