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Dhurandhar's 'Shararat': Director Prioritizes Story Over Star
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Tamannaah Bhatia was initially considered for a song in Dhurandhar.
- Director chose Ayesha Khan and Krystle D'Souza over Tamannaah.
- Focus remained on film's narrative, avoiding an 'item number' feel.
The popular song 'Shararat' from Aditya Dhar's recent film Dhurandhar nearly featured Tamannaah Bhatia. Choreographer Vijay Ganguly had proposed Bhatia for the dance number, but director Dhar ultimately declined the suggestion.
Dhar's vision was to avoid making the song feel like a standalone "item number." He believed that centering the sequence on a single prominent star would divert attention from the spy thriller's core narrative. This directorial choice led to Ayesha Khan and Krystle D'Souza being cast instead.
Dhurandhar, a box office success, stars Ranveer Singh as an operative in Pakistan and features an ensemble cast. The decision to cast two dancers ensured the song remained a cohesive part of the film's storytelling.
