Myth Busted: Shashank Khaitan on Why Alia Bhatt's Casting in 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' Was Never on the Cards
The cinematic universe created by director ShashankKhaitan—characterized by vibrant romances, family drama, and the undeniable
chemistry of Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt—led to one of
Bollywood’s most stubborn rumors: that Alia was the original choice for the
female lead in 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' (SSKTK).
Given the runaway success of the Humpty Sharma and Badrinath
Ki Dulhania films, the industry and fans alike were quick to assume the
iconic trio would reunite for this latest project. However, Khaitan has finally
offered a nuanced, business-minded perspective, effectively shattering the AliaBhatt casting myth and clarifying why Janhvi Kapoor was the destined
Tulsi Kumari.
Myth vs. Reality: The Truth Behind the SSKTK Casting
The Myth: Alia Bhatt, being Shashank Khaitan's
original muse and Varun Dhawan's perfect on-screen partner, was approached
first to play 'Tulsi Kumari,' but declined, leading to Janhvi Kapoor replacing
her.
The Reality: Shashank Khaitan confirmed that the role
was never offered to Alia, not due to creative differences, but due to a
clear professional reality.
"The film was always conceived as 'Sunny Sanskari Ki
Tulsi Kumari'," Khaitan revealed. "I knew that Alia Bhatt was
simply not free for the next two or three years. Her schedule was completely
blocked, making it impossible to align with our production timelines. We are
great friends and talk about ideas, but this particular role was never on her
table."
This revelation underscores that the casting process for SSKTK
was a logistical, forward-looking decision rather than a dramatic last-minute
pivot. Khaitan and the producers recognized the need for a talented actress who
could commit to the film’s schedule.
The New Pairing: Khaitan Builds the Janhvi Kapoor Legacy
By clarifying the Alia Bhatt casting truth, Khaitan
shifts the focus onto his excitement for the new dynamic between Varun
Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor.
Khaitan, who previously directed Janhvi in her impactful
debut Dhadak, explained his choice to bring her into the major
commercial space: "I know Janhvi’s potential for comedy and commercial
cinema, which hasn't been fully explored yet. This character and this film were
built to showcase that side of her talent."
This move establishes a new director-actress collaboration
in the Dharma camp, suggesting that Khaitan is actively moving beyond the
'Dulhania' template to forge fresh on-screen partnerships. The pairing of
Varun's high-energy comedy with Janhvi's developing commercial charisma ensures
that while the Shashank Khaitan universe feels familiar, the chemistry
remains novel.
The transparency from the director finally clears the air,
allowing audiences to anticipate the new film without the shadow of persistent
casting speculation, and celebrate the arrival of the new Varun Dhawan and
Janhvi Kapoor pairing.
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