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Darr's Casting Chaos: Berry Reveals Near Misses
3 Aug
Summary
- Sudesh Berry was nearly cast in Darr before Shah Rukh Khan's role.
- Casting for Darr changed multiple times during pre-production.
- Concerns arose over Berry's character punching a bigger star.
Sudesh Berry recently shared details about the extensive casting changes that occurred during the pre-production phase of the 1993 film Darr. Initially, Berry was considered for roles opposite bigger stars, with casting combinations shifting frequently. Early discussions involved actors like Rishi Kapoor and Aamir Khan for the lead opposite Berry, before the pairing of Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan eventually materialized.
A significant concern during the casting process involved a scene where Berry's character was slated to punch another actor. The worry was that seeing a less established actor like Berry striking a more prominent star on screen might appear unusual. Berry noted that filmmaker Yash Chopra was passionate and willing to make casting decisions even late in the process.
Berry also mentioned that Yash Chopra had considered Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar for the film at one point. Reflecting on success in the film industry, Berry attributed the achievements of actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar to a combination of hard work, luck, and opportune moments, acknowledging that everyone works hard but not everyone gets the right chances.
