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Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Were Eyed for '2 States' Before Final Cast
4 Nov
Summary
- Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra were once considered for '2 States'
- Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor ultimately starred in the 2014 hit film
- Director Vishal Bhardwaj was initially interested in adapting the novel
In a recent interview, author Chetan Bhagat shared some surprising details about the casting process for the 2014 Bollywood hit '2 States'. Bhagat revealed that prior to the film's release, which starred Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor in the lead roles, there were discussions around casting established stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra.
Bhagat explained that filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj had initially expressed interest in adapting the '2 States' novel for the big screen. During this early stage, names like Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Priyanka Chopra were being considered for the lead roles. However, the final cast ended up being the relatively newer pairing of Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor.
While Bhagat admitted he was initially surprised by this decision, he acknowledged that the young cast ultimately made the film feel "fresh and relatable" to audiences. The '2 States' movie, directed by Abhishek Varman, went on to become a box office success and received praise from several Bollywood celebrities. It remains one of the most popular film adaptations of a Chetan Bhagat novel.
