Uday Chopra, Kim Sharma, and Shamita Shetty, among others, made their mark as fresh faces in the 2000 Bollywood film Mohabbatein, which is considered one of the iconic romantic films in Indian cinema. Directed by Aditya Chopra, Mohabbatein captivated audiences with its emotional depth and love stories, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead.

However, Kim Sharma, who played a pivotal role in the film, recently revealed that she wasn’t the first choice for the movie. In an interview with actor Kunickaa Sadanand on her YouTube channel, Kim admitted that Karan Johar, a part of the film’s crew, wasn’t initially impressed with her performance during auditions.

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Kim attended three auditions for the film, one of which was judged by Nikhil Advani, another by Karan Johar. According to Kim, during her audition with Johar, he was unimpressed with her acting skills, saying, "You can’t dance, you can’t deliver dialogues. Why do you want to be a heroine?" Despite this setback, it was during her third audition with director Aditya Chopra that she was finally selected for the role.

Kim's performance in Mohabbatein earned her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year (Female), marking the beginning of her career in the film industry. She went on to act in several other films, including Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai, Khadgam, Fida, and Godfather.

Mohabbatein remains a classic, not only for its memorable music and performances but also for its enduring appeal in the romantic genre of Bollywood.