India, April 25 -- Salman Khan shot to fame with the release of Tere Naam, which hit theatres on 2003. Viewers praised his pairing with Bhumika Chawla, the songs, as well as the intense love story. But did you know that Salman initially wanted Ameesha Patel as the lead in the film? In an interaction with Bollywood Bubble, Ameesha shared why she could not do the film. (Also read: Salman Khan warned Tere Naam co-star 'hungama macha dunga' if she hit him too hard in a scene. Here's why)

Ameesha admitted that she regrets saying no to Tere Naam. She shared, "Kaash main mana nahi karti. Lekin uss waqt jab Salman offer ki thi sirf gaane ban chuki thi aur ye film ka idea aur kahaani thi. Unhone mujhe narrate kiya, gaane bhi sunaaye. Tab na dates...