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Prithviraj Nearly Rejected Daayra Over Varanasi Shooting Commitments
Prithviraj Sukumaran was already very busy when Meghna Gulzar offered him Daayra.
He had agreed to act in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi.
He was also working on Malayalam movies.
Because of this, he planned to politely say no to Daayra.
After hearing Meghna explain the story, he found it difficult to refuse.
He became even more interested when he heard Kareena Kapoor Khan might play the other lead.
Prithviraj said Meghna was kind but also a very demanding filmmaker.
Daayra will be released in theaters on September 18.
Prithviraj Sukumaran said he initially planned to decline Daayra because of his busy schedule.
He had committed to SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi and was also shooting Malayalam films.
A meeting with director Meghna Gulzar changed his mind after she narrated the film.
He agreed to join after learning Kareena Kapoor Khan was being considered as his co-star.
Daayra, starring Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor Khan, is scheduled for release on September 18.
- Who
- Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan, and director Meghna Gulzar.
- What
- Prithviraj revealed that he nearly declined Daayra because of other acting commitments but ultimately joined the film.
- Where
- The trailer launch took place in Mumbai.
- When
- He discussed the decision at Daayra’s trailer launch on Monday, August 31; the film is scheduled for September 18.
- Why
- He was committed to SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi and Malayalam films, but changed his mind after hearing Daayra’s story and learning Kareena Kapoor Khan was being considered.
Key facts
- Film
- Daayra
- Director
- Meghna Gulzar
- Lead actors mentioned
- Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Other major commitment
- SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, in which Prithviraj will play an antagonist
- Trailer launch
- Monday, August 31, in Mumbai
- Release date
- September 18
- Prithviraj’s view
- He said he would be proud of the film regardless of what happens upon its release.
Quotes
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Actor discussing how Meghna Gulzar approached him for Daayra
“But when Meghna Gulzar asked for a meeting, I presume any actor in this country would definitely meet her.”
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“I've had a lot many arguments with her but the thing with Meghna is she never fails to answer a why.”
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