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Maneesh Sharma Marks 15 Years of Band Baaja Baaraat With Casting Revelations

He says instinct drove the choices behind a film that still resonates.

Overview

  • Sharma recounts casting Ranveer Singh after compelling audition tapes suggested by Shanoo Sharma, noting that only “Adi” backed the choice early when most were unconvinced.
  • Anushka Sharma was his first choice from the writing stage, and he describes her as the film’s emotional anchor.
  • He says Shruti’s arc was built to preserve agency, culminating in two defining scenes that shape her maturation.
  • The director describes the movie as coming together almost by accident, crediting right‑time collaborators, a durable soundtrack, and a story grounded in Delhi.
  • Fifteen years after its 2010 release, the film continues to draw viewers on Netflix and college watchlists, following two young Delhi wedding planners.