This blockbuster was rejected by Sridevi, made Madhuri Dixit star, it was remake of Tamil film, later inspired TV series

Bollywood has churned out several family dramas getting that got widely accepted. Today we will talk about a film, where the villain was the lead character's stepmom. The film had the best of the ensemble cast, and with their effortless performance, it went on to become the highest-grossing film of the year. Though Beta has completed 32 years, the basic concept is still relevant and it has inspired numerous TV series on it as well. 

Beta was the remake of...

Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit and Aruna Irani-starrer was the official remake of Tamil hit Enga Chinna Rasa (1987). The movie starred  K. Bhagyaraj, Radha, and C. R. Saraswathi. The story was inspired by the Kannada novel Ardhaangi by B. Puttaswamayya. 

Actors who rejected Beta 

Initially, Boney Kapoor was making the film, and he approached Sridevi to cast for the female lead. However, she rejected the film, and later Indra Kumar took the Tamil rights to remake the film and signed Anil and Madhuri for the lead roles. Reportedly, veteran actresses Waheeda Rehman, Sharmila Tagore and Mala Sinha were considered for the role of Laxmi, but they all rejected the film for the negative role. However, when Indra approached his sister, Aruna Irani, with the role, she agreed to do it, and it became a highlight of her career. 

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Box office collection of Beta 

Beta was the highest-grossing film of 1992, earning Rs 23.50 crores domestically. The film also won five Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor (Anil), Best Actress (Madhuri), Best Supporting Actor (Aruna), Best Female Playback Singer (Anuradha Padwal), and Best Choreography (Saroj Khan). 

Beta inspired TV serials? 

On the completion of 30 years, Indra spoke to Bollywood Hungama, and he opened up about the impact Beta left on makers. He said, "Aaj bhi, TV serial waale Beta ki story ko copy kiye ja rahe hai, kiye ja rahe hai (laughs)! Saare serials ussi pe based hai. Toh mujhe khushi bhi hoti hai ki chalo (meri wajah se) serial waalon ka bhala ho gaya!" 

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