Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up for Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor, and Donal Bisht reveals she auditioned for the historical drama. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Bubble, the actress recalled receiving a call from Mukesh Chhabra’s casting agency. She was approached for the role of Surpanakha. If reports are to be believed, the role will likely be headlined by Rakul Preet Singh. Nevertheless, no confirmation has been made. Scroll right down to read what she said.
Donal Bisht On Auditioning For Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana
When asked about Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and being replaced for the role of Surpanakha, Donal Bisht said, “So mujhe Mukesh Chhabra ke office se call aaya tha. Ek ladki ne mujhe call karke bola, ‘Aapko pata hai Nitesh Tiwari ji ki film aa rahi hai?’ Maine kaha, ‘Yes.’ Phir bola, ‘Ranbir Kapoor kar rahe hain.’ Maine kaha, ‘Yes.’ Us time TV mein bahut log mujhe Sita, Radha jaise roles ke liye approach karte rehte the. Lekin maine TV mein aise mythological roles nahi kiye hain. Us waqt bhi koi show chal raha tha aur teen–chaar mahine se mujhe Radha ka role offer ho raha tha. Par essential mana kar rahi thi ki mujhe nahi karna. Toh jab mujhe call aaya, mujhe laga shayad woh usi type ka role hoga. Phir unhone bola, ‘Aap Surpanakha ke liye audition denge?’”
She continued, “Maine kaha, ‘What?’ (laughs) Important toh soch bhi nahi sakti thi ki mujhe Surpanakha ke audition ke liye phone aayega. Unhone poocha, ‘Aap hans kyun rahi ho?’ Maine kaha, ‘Important zindagi mein nahi soch sakti thi ki koi mujhe Surpanakha ke audition ke liye bhi bula sakta hai.’ Phir unhone kaha, ‘Production house ne specifically aapka audition manga hai/ Aur hum sirf limited, final shortlisted logon ke auditions le rahe hain. Aap ek baar aake de dijiye.’ “
Donal added, “Mujhe laga shayad Sita ke liye bula rahe honge. Kyunki meri life mein us waqt waise hi cheezein ho rahi thi. Unhone kaha, ‘Woh toh abhi determine nahi hua hai. Sita abhi lock nahi hui hai. You never know, aap aake audition de do.’ Toh essential next day audition deke aa gayi. And ek–do din baad news aa gayi ki Sai Pallavi is doing it. Maine socha, ‘Phir mujhe kaise bula liya?’”
About Ramayana
Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Ram, and Sai Pallavi will likely be seen essaying the role of Sita. KGF star Yash will now be seen as Ravana on this movie. Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey will play the roles of Hanuman and Laxman, respectively. Alternatively, Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh will likely be seen as Mandodri and Surpanakha. Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan are also a component of this project.
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