Salman Khan’s film 'Sultan' was a massive hit when it released in 2016. The story followed the journey of a wrestler named Sultan, played by Salman Khan, and his personal and sporting struggles.

Anushka Sharma played the female lead, Aarfa.But did you know that Mrunal Thakur, who is now known for her performance in 'Hi Nanna', was originally considered for the role of Aarfa? In an old interview, Salman Khan revealed this unexpected detail. He also explained why Mrunal was eventually not cast in the film.When Salman Revealed Mrunal Thakur Was the First Choice for 'Sultan'Salman shared this interesting fact during an episode of Bigg Boss 15. Mrunal Thakur and Shahid Kapoor were on the show to promote their film 'Jersey'.

During their conversation, Salman, known for his friendly and fun chats with guests, shared an eye-catching piece of trivia.He turned to Shahid and said, “Did you know that Mrunal was the first choice for 'Sultan'?” Shahid was stunned and couldn’t believe it.Why Mrunal Thakur Was Not Cast in 'Sultan'Salman went on to explain that the team behind the film was seriously considering Mrunal Thakur for the role of Aarfa. She had even visited his farmhouse in Panvel to meet him and director Ali Abbas Zafar.

However, Salman said the team eventually felt Mrunal wasn’t quite the right fit for the character. Since Aarfa was shown as a wrestler, they needed someone who looked physically strong and athletic. At that time, Mrunal had lost a lot of weight, and the team felt she didn’t quite match the wrestler’s appearance.Mrunal later admitted that her weight loss might have been one of the reasons she didn’t land the role.Anushka Sharma Eventually Played AarfaThe role of Aarfa finally went to Anushka Sharma, and she gave a powerful performance. Her strong portrayal of a female wrestler was praised by both critics and viewers.One of the major highlights of 'Sultan' was the on-screen chemistry between Anushka and Salman Khan.