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RGV Admits Casting Bachchan in 'Nishabd' Was a Mistake
26 Nov
Summary
- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma called casting Amitabh Bachchan in 'Nishabd' a misjudgment.
- Varma cited Bachchan's established image as incompatible with the film's theme.
- Despite controversy, Varma praised Bachchan's performance in the 2007 film.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has acknowledged a significant misjudgment in casting Amitabh Bachchan for his 2007 film 'Nishabd'. Varma explained that the superstar's iconic image was fundamentally at odds with the film's narrative, which depicted a romance between a 60-year-old man and his daughter's teenage friend. This thematic clash, Varma believes, made the controversial subject matter difficult for audiences to embrace. The film, inspired by 'American Beauty,' ultimately failed at the box office despite critical praise for its performances.
Varma further elaborated that while the film's theme was bold, the controversy was amplified by the stature of Amitabh Bachchan. He conceded that it was an error to place the veteran actor in a storyline involving a relationship with an 18-year-old girl, given the disconnect with his established persona. This candid admission highlights a critical casting decision that Varma now views as a mistake.
Despite the film's box office failure and the inherent controversies surrounding its subject, Ram Gopal Varma maintains a special place for 'Nishabd' in his directorial work. He considers it one of his most sensitive films and believes it showcased one of Amitabh Bachchan's best performances, emphasizing the nuanced portrayal despite the challenging narrative.
