Bajrangi Bhaijaan turns 9: 10 Interesting facts about the film

By Aiyana Bhatia 

July 17, 2024

Chand Nawab

The entry scene of Chand Nawab is based on a real life incident encountered by a Pakistani reporter

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Hrithik Roshan

Originally Hrithik Roshan was in talks to play the role of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

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Munni

Over a thousand girls were auditioned for the role of Munni across India, Afghanistan and Iran

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Emraan Hashmi

Emraan Hashmi was offered the role of Chand Nawab but he opted out of it because he thought the role was too small 

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Box Office

Bajrangi Bhaijaan became the second biggest blockbuster in just 17 days. It stands behind PK 

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Pasivadi Pranam

Bajrangi Bhaijaan was inspired by a Telugu movie Pasivadi Pranam 

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Chicken Song

The Chicken Song featured a political statement on the beef ban

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Best Foreign Film

Bajrangi Bhaijaan was nominated for  Best Foreign Film in China's 6th Douban Film Awards in 2015

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BIFF Premiere

Bajrangi Bhaijaan premiered at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

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Public Interest Litigation

A PIL was filed against the director to change the name of the film 

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