Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Ileana D'Cruz Almost Quit 'Barfi!' After Director's Criticism
Ileana D'Cruz shared that she almost left the movie 'Barfi!'
because the director, Anurag Basu, yelled at her.
She felt hurt and upset, and considered quitting the film.
She discussed this with the producer who convinced her to stay.
Eventually, Basu apologized.
The film, released in 2012, also starred Ranbir Kapoor and tells a story about a man's relationships.
Despite the tense moment, the movie was a success.
Ileana D'Cruz revealed she considered quitting 'Barfi!'.
She stated the director, Anurag Basu, 'lashed out' at her.
D'Cruz called the producer and intended to leave.
The producer asked her to stay.
Basu later apologized to D'Cruz.
- Who
- Ileana D'Cruz, Anurag Basu
- What
- Ileana D'Cruz's recollection of a disagreement with director Anurag Basu on the set of 'Barfi!'
- When
- During the filming of 'Barfi!'
- Where
- On the set of the film 'Barfi!'
- Why
- Due to a disagreement with the director.
- Film Title
- Barfi!
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Lead Actors
- Ranbir Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz
- Release Year
- 2012
