Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Director Praises Sushant Singh Rajput's Casting
A director named Abhishek Chaubey made a movie called Sonchiriya in 2019.
In this movie, Sushant Singh Rajput played a bandit named Lakhna Singh.
The movie didn't do well when it first came out, but people started liking it more after Sushant passed away.
Recently, the director talked about why he chose Sushant for the role.
He said Sushant had a special 'desi' or local feel that other actors from big cities might not have.
He thought Sushant, coming from a small town, would fit the role better because he understood the world the movie was about.
Director Abhishek Chaubey cast Sushant Singh Rajput in his 2019 film Sonchiriya.
Sushant played the role of Lakhna Singh, a conflicted bandit.
The film was a critical success but a commercial failure initially.
Chaubey praised Sushant's 'desi' vibe, making him a better fit than other actors.
The film gained cult status after Sushant's untimely passing.
- Who
- Director Abhishek Chaubey and actor Sushant Singh Rajput
- What
- Casting decision for the film Sonchiriya
- When
- 2019
- Where
- India
- Why
- Sushant's 'desi' vibe and background suited the role
- Film
- Sonchiriya
- Director
- Abhishek Chaubey
- Actor
- Sushant Singh Rajput
- Role
- Lakhna Singh
- Release Year
- 2019
