Overview

• In new interviews, the actor reiterates his claim that the role of Avi in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was initially written with him in mind before going to Aditya Roy Kapur.
• He says communication shifted from Ayan Mukerji to casting agents once formal casting began, alleging the team effectively took decisions out of the director’s hands.
• Ibrahim says he later spoke with Mukerji and the two cleared the air, describing the situation as a simple miscommunication.
• He maintains his past relationship with Deepika Padukone had no bearing on his casting and says he recommended her for the film.
• Reports compile Ibrahim’s account without a public response from Mukerji or the casting team, as the 2013 hit’s renewed visibility keeps its casting backstory in conversation.