Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Imran Khan Clarifies 'Dishonest' Casting Remark
Imran Khan, an actor, recently said that he was cast in a movie called 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' not because he was the best choice for the role, but because the director, Vishal Bhardwaj, thought he could get more money for the film with Imran in it.
Imran felt that Vishal didn't really believe in his casting choice.
Later, Imran explained that he wasn't trying to blame Vishal, but just sharing his experience and talking about how movies are made.
He still respects Vishal as a filmmaker and is proud to have been in the movie.
The movie also starred other actors like Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapur and was released in 2013.
Imran Khan claimed Vishal Bhardwaj cast him in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' for budget reasons, not creative ones.
Imran felt Vishal didn't fully believe in his casting choice and there was no bond during the shoot.
Imran clarified that his remarks were not to blame Vishal but to discuss industry casting practices.
He respects Vishal Bhardwaj as a filmmaker and is proud to have been part of the film.
The film also starred Anushka Sharma, Pankaj Kapur, Shabana Azmi, and Aarya Babbar and was released on 11 January, 2013.
- Who
- Imran Khan and Vishal Bhardwaj
- What
- Imran Khan's clarification on his 'dishonest' casting remark
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide context and discuss industry casting practices
- Actor
- Imran Khan
- Film
- Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Original Choice
- Ajay Devgn
- Release Date
- 11 January, 2013
- Imran's Claim
- Casting was for budget, not creative reasons
- Imran's Stance
- Respects Vishal Bhardwaj, not blaming him
