Varun Dhawan, a Bollywood actor, has talked about one of those big “what could have been” instances when he had the chance to work in a highly-acclaimed movie. It turns out that the actor was initially offered the part in the thriller “Andhadhun,” but because of conflicting dates, he couldn’t take it up, and it proved to be one of the biggest regrets of his career so far.
The actor made this disclosure during an interview on the YouTube channel of Tanmay Bhat, adding that because of his conflicting dates, he could not work on this movie. The part ended up being played by Ayushmann Khurrana, and what a brilliant role it turned out to be!
The Original Casting with Kangana Ranaut
One of the most shocking things revealed by Varun Dhawan is that the initial cast chosen for the film Andhadhun had him starring with Kangana Ranaut. Varun mentioned that the film was conceived keeping this in mind; thus, it could have a totally different perspective than what we got to see at the movies.
Though Varun did not elaborate on how the choice of the duo was done in the movie, but just by mentioning the same, one gets a feeling that the initial script could have been totally different from the one released. This has also raised a lot of speculation regarding what could have been seen in case both were a part of the movie.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s Breakthrough Success
Post Varun walking out of the movie, finally the part was bagged by Ayushmann Khuranna, whose performance was highly appreciated by the audience as well as by the critics, resulting in the film becoming an absolute hit. This film also fetched many awards for the team and now stands as the best thriller movie in Bollywood.
Ayushmann’s character as a blind musician involved in criminal activities and dark humor further added to his reputation as one of the most talented actors in Bollywood.
A Film That Redefined Bollywood Thrillers
The most striking aspect of Andhadhun was the uniqueness of its story, surprises in plot, and the creative use of dark humor in suspense. In that sense, it defied the usual conventions of Bollywood cinema and became a model of thriller filmmaking in contemporary Indian cinema.
The “What If” Moment
Again, the confession by Varun Dhawan has brought to light the discussion in film lovers about how a film changes its very nature when casted differently. Even though Varun has admitted some sort of sadness, he did not forget to mention that it is a part of an actor’s life.
However, the image of Varun Dhawan and Kangana Ranaut together in the film Andhadhun would always remain an intriguing “alternate version” of the Hollywood history. On the other hand, the film which stars Ayushmann Khurrana is always considered to be a masterpiece.