The 2003 hit ‘Chalte Chalte’ is remembered for its casting controversy, not just its success. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially cast but replaced by Rani Mukerji due to on-set disruptions linked to her relationship with Salman Khan. This shift reportedly strained Rani and Aishwarya’s friendship, becoming a defining, albeit bittersweet, chapter in the film’s legacy.