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Ranveer Singh Wasn`t Farhan Akhtar`s First Choice For Don 3, Guess Who It Was?
Updated on: 20 June, 2024 03:36 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Not Ranveer Singh But THIS Actor Was Farhan Akhatr`s First Choice To Play New Don
This year is officially the year of announcements and some exciting releases. While some introduce new movies, others carry on the legacy of some superhit blockbusters with a new twist. Speaking of which, Ranveer Singh took the internet by storm after he shared the news of Farhan Akhtar`s Don 3.
For the uninitiated, the father-to-be will be stepping into Shah Rukh Khan`s shoes as he replaces him in the third installment of the iconic action drama. The original Don featured Amitabh Bachchan in the titular role.
However, a recent report suggests Farhan Akhtar`s original choice to play the new Don wasn`t Ranveer Singh. He wanted Ranbir Kapoor to play the part.
However, he denied the script for reasons best known to him. While these statements are supposedly rumors, neither of the three has confirmed the news.
Also Read: Kiara Advani Joins Ranveer Singh In Farhan Akhatr`s Don 3 As The Female Lead
In the remake of Amitabh Bachchan`s Don, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Boman Irani played key roles in parts one and two. Now, the third installment of the gangster drama will see Ranveer Singh headlining the film.
Fans and moviegoers speculate that Emraan Hashmi will play the antagonist in Don 3. This comes after the actor was spotted outside Farhan Akhtar`s office in Mumbai.
Don 3 will also see Kiara Advani as the female lead. This is the first time the two actors will appear on the big screen.
Also Read: Farhan Akhtar Opens Up On Divided Opinions On Ranveer Singh As Don, Calls Him Amazing
Speaking about the mixed reactions, the filmmaker said, “I`m just really looking forward to getting it going. I mean, Ranveer is amazing. He`s great for the part. He`s also, as you can imagine, really excited and really nervous. You know about the fact that you`re filling some big shoes. But we went through the same emotional process when Shah Rukh Khan did it, and everyone was like, ‘Oh my God, how can you replace Mr. Bachchan?’ That whole thing happened then."
"And it really is about an actor coming in and owning the part and making it, really like giving it their style and their flair, and he has that. He has that in spades. So he`s going to do that. Yeah. So he`s going to do a great job. I think the responsibility is more mine now to make sure that the script of the film works out the way I imagined," Farhan Akhtar further added.
The filming for Don 3 will start in January 2025.
For the uninitiated, the father-to-be will be stepping into Shah Rukh Khan`s shoes as he replaces him in the third installment of the iconic action drama. The original Don featured Amitabh Bachchan in the titular role.
However, a recent report suggests Farhan Akhtar`s original choice to play the new Don wasn`t Ranveer Singh. He wanted Ranbir Kapoor to play the part.
Ranveer Singh vs. Ranbir Kapoor: The battle of the Dons
While the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actor will return as the new Don, Farhan will make his comeback as a filmmaker after 14 long years. According to a Times Now report, Ranbir was Akhtar`s first choice.However, he denied the script for reasons best known to him. While these statements are supposedly rumors, neither of the three has confirmed the news.
Also Read: Kiara Advani Joins Ranveer Singh In Farhan Akhatr`s Don 3 As The Female Lead
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In the remake of Amitabh Bachchan`s Don, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Boman Irani played key roles in parts one and two. Now, the third installment of the gangster drama will see Ranveer Singh headlining the film.
Fans and moviegoers speculate that Emraan Hashmi will play the antagonist in Don 3. This comes after the actor was spotted outside Farhan Akhtar`s office in Mumbai.
Don 3 will also see Kiara Advani as the female lead. This is the first time the two actors will appear on the big screen.
Farhan Akhtar calls Ranveer Singh amazing
In an interview with BBC Asian Network, the filmmaker opened up about the public`s criticism and mixed opinions on casting Ranveer as the new Don. It was on August 8, 2023, when Farhan dropped the teaser for Don 3, unveiling the Band Baaja Baarat actor as the lead.Also Read: Farhan Akhtar Opens Up On Divided Opinions On Ranveer Singh As Don, Calls Him Amazing
”Ranveer is amazing, he is great for the part. He is also really excited and really nervous. He is going to do great job. The filming for don starts in 2025.” - Farhan Akhtar on Ranveer Singh #Don3 pic.twitter.com/QhDHXGtadU
— Ranveer Singh TBT (@Ranveertbt) August 15, 2023
Speaking about the mixed reactions, the filmmaker said, “I`m just really looking forward to getting it going. I mean, Ranveer is amazing. He`s great for the part. He`s also, as you can imagine, really excited and really nervous. You know about the fact that you`re filling some big shoes. But we went through the same emotional process when Shah Rukh Khan did it, and everyone was like, ‘Oh my God, how can you replace Mr. Bachchan?’ That whole thing happened then."
"And it really is about an actor coming in and owning the part and making it, really like giving it their style and their flair, and he has that. He has that in spades. So he`s going to do that. Yeah. So he`s going to do a great job. I think the responsibility is more mine now to make sure that the script of the film works out the way I imagined," Farhan Akhtar further added.
The filming for Don 3 will start in January 2025.
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