Kushboo Sundar's Missed Chance in Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Initial Casting: Kushboo Sundar was Raj Kapoor's first choice for the role of Ganga in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-2d1f3560-bd7c-4c2e-9c2a-3a858ce9b722 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Comeback to Bollywood: After decades, she returned to Bollywood with Vanvaas. Learn more