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Suneel Darshan Recounts Casting Akshay Kumar in Jaanwar and the Partnership’s Fracture

Revisiting his early work with Kumar highlights the seven films that reversed Kumar’s fortunes, marking how growing fame drove them apart.

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Andaaz Producer Suneel Darshan Takes Dig At Akshay Kumar, Reveals How 'Corruption' Drifted Them Apart

Overview

  • Darshan initially approached Sunny Deol and Ajay Devgn for Jaanwar before choosing Kumar for his availability and commitment.
  • Kumar held Darshan’s hand and vowed to make 100 films together, laying the foundation for their seven-year, seven-film collaboration.
  • Jaanwar proved to be the career-defining project that transformed Kumar from a series of flops into one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars.
  • As Kumar’s stardom grew, Darshan observed that communication shifted through managerial teams, straining their direct rapport.
  • Darshan also recalled how off-screen tensions, including issues involving Priyanka Chopra, occasionally complicated their film ventures.