Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Heer Ranjha Casting Twist: Sara Arjun Excluded
A new Bollywood movie called Heer Ranjha is about to start shooting in September.
People thought the actress Sara Arjun would play the girl in the story, but the makers said that is not true.
The casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, said Sara has not signed any contract.
Now the filmmakers are looking for a different actress to play the role.
The movie will be directed by Sajid Ali, written by Imtiaz Ali, and produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Rohit Saraf’s Heer Ranjha will start filming in September 2024.
The film was rumored to star Sara Arjun, but that has been dropped.
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra confirmed the rumors were false and Sara has not signed on.
The production is now searching for a new female lead with no official replacement announced.
Sajid Ali directs, Imtiaz Ali writes the script, and Ekta Kapoor backs the project.
- Who
- Rohit Saraf, casting director Mukesh Chhabra, director Sajid Ali, writer Imtiaz Ali, producer Ekta Kapoor
- What
- Heer Ranjha, a romantic drama, is changing its female lead casting
- When
- Filming scheduled to begin in September 2024
- Where
- India, Bollywood film industry
- Why
- Sara Arjun has not signed on; the team is looking for a new actress
- Title
- Heer Ranjha
- Lead Actor
- Rohit Saraf
- Director
- Sajid Ali
- Screenplay
- Imtiaz Ali
- Production Start
- First week of September 2024
- Casting Status
- New female lead sought; Sara Arjun not signed