Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Sarzameen Director Discusses Ibrahim Ali Khan's Role
The director of 'Sarzameen' decided to use Ibrahim Ali Khan's real-life speech issue for his character to make him seem vulnerable.
Director Kayoze Irani explained the stutter was already written in the film before Ibrahim was cast.
The director chose Ibrahim after noticing his potential on another movie set.
Ibrahim, who has speech and hearing issues, used these experiences to add to his performance.
Before filming, Ibrahim attended workshops to prepare.
Director Kayoze Irani discussed incorporating Ibrahim Ali Khan's speech issue into 'Sarzameen'.
The speech issue was included to enhance the character's vulnerability.
The character's stutter was in the film before Ibrahim was cast.
Ibrahim, who had speech and hearing issues, used his experiences.
Irani noticed Ibrahim's potential on the set of 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'.
- Who
- Kayoze Irani and Ibrahim Ali Khan.
- What
- How Ibrahim Ali Khan's speech issue was incorporated into the film 'Sarzameen'.
- When
- The decision was made before Ibrahim's casting.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To make the character vulnerable.
- Director
- Kayoze Irani
- Lead Actor
- Ibrahim Ali Khan
- Film Title
- Sarzameen
- Preparation
- Auditions, readings, workshops with Atul Mongia
- Origin of Casting
- On the set of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Sources
Ibrahim Ali Khan was cast in Sarzameen while filling in for Ranveer Singh on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani set, reveals Kayoze Irani: ‘Karan Johar thought his face is for the camera’
Ibrahim Ali Khan Stood In for Ranveer Singh On Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Set, Landed His Debut
