Vicky Kaushal not the first choice for Sardar Udham? Deats inside

Vicky Kaushal shares his experience on being the second choice for the leading role of Shoojit Sircars direction, Sardar Udham.

Vicky Kaushal, the recent hero who starred as Sardar Udham, has been all over the headlines due to his astounding staging for the Shoojit sircar’s direction. His ceremonial role in the movie with his acting made the whole movie a staring success.

But apparently, Vicky was not the first choice of Shoojit.  It was Irfaan khan in his mind for this powerful role to be carried out, but due to Irfan’s illness and health conditions, Vicky Kaushal had to take over.

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The media upon questioning Vicky Kaushal about this, finally opened up, saying how he knew it would be difficult filling Irfan Khan’s legendary shoes. Vicky never tried fitting into them, knowing it was impossible but tried to hone his capabilities to the best and carried out the character’s role he answers in a TOI interview. He further tells, “I for long wanted to be a part of the magical world Shoojit sircar creates. I have been waiting since the day I became an actor. I loved and admired his work of honesty and bravery with which he narrated the story. This opportunity was my good fortune that I could experience such direction in my acting life”.

He further shares, “I have a bittersweet feeling ever since I got the opportunity, I wanted Irfaan Saab to attract this headlines. Me trying to walk in his shoes was difficult and yet I tried. Part of me always wishes that this happen and the need to take over this role didn’t ever arise. A part of my heart always wishes that Irfaan Saab had been here to give this character a phenomenal spark.” He finally adds,” I think he is up there and around us, appreciating and blessing our efforts for making this movie idea into work”.