Not Arjun Rampal, but this actor was supposed to play ‘Mukesh Mehra’ in Shah Rukh Khan's 'Om Shanti Om'

Arjun Rampal almost missed out on playing the iconic villain Mukesh Mehra in 'Om Shanti Om'. Director Farah Khan struggled to cast the negative role, initially offering it to Vivek Oberoi, who declined fearing typecasting after 'Company'. With filming imminent, Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan convinced a hesitant Arjun Rampal at a party.

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