BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’ saw around 15,000 applicants audition, with 1,500 shortlisted for various roles. Juhi Chawla nearly played Draupadi but opted for a film career, leading to Roopa Ganguly’s selection. Recently, Roopa was arrested by Kolkata Police during a protest advocating for a fellow BJP member’s release, causing disruption to police duties.