Shilpa Shetty: 'Rohit Shetty offered me Golmaal 14 years ago but I had to say no because...'

Actress Shilpa Shetty is all geared up to set our screens on fire Rohit Shetty's Indian Police Force as Tara Shetty. Recently she opened up about the series and revealed how her association with Rohit began.Talking about the same she shared, "My dad was crazy about movies and he assisted Rohit's dad in Yaadon Ki Baaraat. Shetty uncle and he were friends, my dad was a part of the action team in Yaadon Ki Baraat and even Raffoochakkar."She further added, "I keep telling Rohit that we were destined to work. We were supposed to work even 14 years ago, he had approached me for Golmaal. But I had just won Big Brother and was travelling, he was doing his things. I was so gutted because when u see a brand becoming so big, you wish you were in the movie. But I am glad we are doing this amazing project together now."Shilpa will be seen in an action-packed cop avatar in Rohit Shetty's Indian Police Force which releases on Amazon Prime Video on 19th January.Rohit Shetty on casting Shilpa Shetty for the showRohit Shetty, known for his hero-centric cop dramas, made a surprising casting choice by roping in Shilpa Shetty for a role initially designed for a hero. In a candid revelation, he shared, “This character was earlier for a hero. But then, last moment, we called her when she was shooting for Sukhee in Chandigarh. Then she was doing India’s Got Talent and she shuttled between all and made it happen. I knew she would be able to do it. She even broke her leg during an action scene.”The trailer gives a sneak peek into Shilpa Shetty’s portrayal of a cop, adding a new dimension to Rohit Shetty’s cop verse. With the revelation of Shilpa as the ‘Shero’ in ‘Indian Police Force,’ fans are buzzing with excitement. The anticipation for the series is palpable, and audiences are eager to see how Shilpa adds her unique flair to the cop drama.