Overview
- Krystle D’Souza said she was unaware of any plan to replace Tamannaah Bhatia in the song Shararat and praised Tamannaah’s talent.
- Choreographer Vijay Ganguly clarified that Tamannaah was never under consideration, citing the scene’s needs and the risk of overpowering star presence.
- D’Souza recounted Ranveer Singh pulling her onstage at the launch and urging her to take center stage so she could have her moment.
- She credited director Aditya Dhar and casting director Mukesh Chhabra for selecting television actors on fit rather than background, highlighting Saumya Tandon, Sara Arjun and Gaurav Gera.
- Cast members have pushed back on online criticism of the film’s treatment of women, with D’Souza echoing Saumya Tandon’s defense of the portrayal.