Earlier it is reported that Vidya Balan will work along with John Abraham in Sanjay Gupta’s multi-starrer Shootout At Wadala but now Kangna has replaced Vidya in the film.
A source reveals, “When Balaji spoke to Kangana about the film, she agreed immediately because she has the highest regard for the company.”
Kangana and John will be seen first time together on the big screen.
When Tanuj Garg, CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures, contacted to confirm the news, he says, “Yes, Kangana has been approached. The film is becoming bigger each passing day.”
Though the role was written for Vidya but now Kangana will perform it, Sanjay Gupta says, “The role is not of a glam doll, or about doing item songs. It’s a very serious role based on a non-fictional character. I had written keeping Vidya in mind, but post The Dirty Picture, her priorities have changed, which I completely respect and admire. After Vidya, the obvious first choice was Kangana.”
Sanjay appreciates Kanagna and says, “She is someone whom I have seen growing from film to film. I feel that the films she did, couldn’t do justice to her role. She is not just a glam doll but also a powerhouse performer. I am glad that even if I am working with her for the first time, I am going to her with a character that has a huge scope of performance and not just song and dance.”
Talking about Kangana’s character in the film, he says, “It’s very reminiscent of the roles that Smita Patil played in Shakti (1982) and Namak Halal (1982). Her characters were glamorous, yet very subdued and underplayed. This role is in that kind of space. It’s a very tough one.”
Anil Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor are also playing important roles in the film along with John Abraham.
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