Farhan Akhtar reveals over replacing Shah Rukh Khan with Ranveer Singh in Don 3: ‘
Farhan Akhtar reveals over replacing Shah Rukh Khan with Ranveer Singh in Don 3: ‘
There were lot of criticisms when an announcement came up on Farhan Akhtar replacing Shah Rukh Khan with Ranveer Singh in Don 3: ‘
When an official announcement was made by Farhan Akhtar and his team that actor Ranveer Singh replaces Shah Rukh Khan in the Don franchise, the news generated a wide range of critical responses.
However, Fans are in no mood to accept Ranveer Singh as a replacement to SRK in one of Bollywood’s most beloved film franchises.made their opinions
known via social media.
Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar recently spoke candidly on the decision to recast the character of Don and emphasised that he was “not in the position of replacing anybody”.
He revealed to the media that these are things that were in discussed over the years and he wanted to take a certain direction with the story. Somehow he and Shah Rukh just couldn’t find common ground. They just parted mutually knowing that it’s probably for the best. So that’s where it is.”
Farhan expressed genuine thrill. and felt excited with Ranveer on board. He’s so charged and so ready to go. It’s a big film, just purely from the point of view of an actor, it’s a big thing to do, and we’re really excited to have him on board. His energy is energizing us, so to speak.”
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role and extending a heartfelt request to cinephiles worldwide asking them to give him a chance, Ranveer Singh had shared a long, heartfelt note on social media shortly after the announcement.
As a child he fell in love with the movies, and like the rest watched and worshipped Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Ranveer continued, he understood what a great responsibility it is to be a part of the ‘Don’ dynasty. He pins hopes on the audience to give him a chance and showers him with love, the way they have for numerous characters over the past so many years.
The actor thanked Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani for entrusting him with the honourable mantle and believing in him.
He concluded, his two supernovas, The Big B and SRK, hope he can make them proud.
He ensures his beloved audience, as always, that he will do his very best to entertain them…in and as… Don.
News Edit K.V.Raman
