Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Kabir Singh’ starring Shahid Kapoor became a massive hit, but many wondered why Ranbir Kapoor wasn’t cast in the lead role, considering his stature in Bollywood. In a recent interview, Vanga shed light on this decision, revealing an interesting backstory behind the casting choice. Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for his candidness, disclosed that after the release of his Telugu film ‘Arjun Reddy,’ Ranbir Kapoor reached out to him via text message to express his thoughts. However, Vanga inadvertently missed the message as he had stopped regularly checking his text messages, relying more on WhatsApp for communication.
In the interview with Dainik Bhasker, Vanga shared that he had missed Ranbir’s text message, which led to a missed opportunity for collaboration. When asked if there was a possibility of Ranbir Kapoor starring in the Hindi remake of ‘Kabir Singh,’ Vanga revealed that Ranbir had explicitly expressed his disinterest in doing remakes. According to Vanga, Ranbir made it clear that he wouldn’t consider a remake project, which informed the director’s decision-making process. Despite the potential of a collaboration with a powerhouse performer like Ranbir Kapoor, Vanga understood and respected Ranbir’s stance on remakes, thereby acknowledging the importance of creative integrity.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s revelation about why Ranbir Kapoor wasn’t cast in ‘Kabir Singh’ sheds light on the nuances of communication and decision-making in the film industry.
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