Ravi Chopra’s Baghban initially faced rejection and struggled at the box office. Distributors considered the story outdated, and the film only picked up momentum on its fifth day. Salman Khan's last-minute casting gave it the needed push, ultimately leading to its commercial success despite early doubts.
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