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Varun Sharma Leaves Naam – To Live Is War Over Scheduling Conflicts
Actor Varun Sharma has left the film Naam – To Live Is War after he and its makers agreed to part ways.
The action thriller is being made by Utsav Entertainment, and Sharma had been set to star alongside Veer Pahariya.
Existing work commitments and scheduling conflicts made it difficult for Sharma to fit the film into his schedule.
Both sides said they had hoped to work together and may collaborate in the future.
The film takes its name from Mahesh Bhatt’s 1986 film Naam, but it is based on an original script and is not a remake.
The makers are expected to choose a replacement before filming begins.
The change means Sharma will no longer be part of the film, while production plans continue.
Varun Sharma has left the upcoming action thriller Naam – To Live Is War because of scheduling conflicts and existing professional commitments.
Sharma and the film’s makers, Utsav Entertainment, mutually agreed to part ways after discussions.
The makers have not announced a replacement for Sharma.
Both sides said they hope to collaborate in the future.
- Who
- Actor Varun Sharma and the makers, Utsav Entertainment.
- What
- Sharma has left the action thriller Naam – To Live Is War.
- When
- The decision was reported on October 29 and October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Existing professional commitments and scheduling conflicts made it difficult to fit the film into Sharma’s schedule.
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Varun Sharma had been announced as part of Naam – To Live Is War.
Sharma and the makers mutually agreed to part ways because of scheduling considerations and professional commitments.
Bollywood Hungama and Koimoi reported that Sharma had left the film.
News18 reported the departure and said no replacement had been announced.
- Film
- Naam – To Live Is War
- Departing actor
- Varun Sharma
- Production company
- Utsav Entertainment
- Reason
- Scheduling conflicts and existing professional commitments
- Replacement
- None announced in the reports
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What people are saying
We were genuinely looking forward to this collaboration and exploring the opportunity to work together. However, given the existing professional commitments and scheduling considerations, we felt it was best to take a considered and practical decision at this stage
While things may not align this time, we hope to find an opportunity to collaborate in the future when circumstances are more conducive