In the world of Bollywood, casting choices often take curious turns, leading to unexpected surprises for both the audience and the industry itself. The forthcoming movie “Shastry Vs Shastry,” is an official Hindi remake of the Bengali film, ‘Posto’. The revelation that Rishi Kapoor was the initial choice for the lead role, rather than the acclaimed actor Paresh Rawal, is an interesting trivia for the cinephiles. The producer of the film, Raghuvendra Singh recently shared intriguing insights into the casting process, unveiling the fascinating journey that eventually led to this unexpected twist.
In the early stages of conceptualizing “Shastry Vs Shastry,” the filmmakers had a unique vision in mind. They saw the late Rishi Kapoor, a beloved and versatile actor, as the perfect choice for the role.
Producer Raghuvendra Singh, in a recent interview, disclosed the behind-the-scenes story of the casting of “Shastry Vs Shastry.” He shared that Rishi Kapoor was very excited to do the film and and even had meetings while he was seriously ill. He had even called the team to New York once and wanted to start work on the film as soon as possible.
However, as fate would have it, the sudden and tragic demise of Rishi Kapoor in April 2020 left the film industry in shock. It was a significant loss that not only affected the Kapoor family and the film fraternity but also altered the course of “Shastry Vs Shastry.” The unforeseen circumstances led the filmmakers to reconsider their casting choice and embark on a quest to find the next right option. And that’s how Paresh Rawal, one of the most trustable actors made his entry into the film’s cast.
Shastry Vs Shastry releases in theatres on 03-11-023.
