Zoya Akhtar's Unprofessional Move Hurts Adi Irani
Adi Irani's experience with Zoya Akhtar and the film Dil Dhadakne Do raises questions about the industry's priorities and the importance of professionalism in the casting process. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and honesty in the film industry, where diplomacy often takes precedence over frankness, leading to hurtful and unprofessional experiences for actors like Irani.
Adi Irani, known for his role in Baazigar, claims director Zoya Akhtar did not inform him about being replaced by Parmeet Sethi in the 2015 film Dil Dhadakne Do, despite initially casting him for the role. Irani expressed his disappointment and frustration with the industry's focus on making money over emotional depth in films.
Irani stated that he prioritized impactful scenes over screen presence and was initially cast by Akhtar, but was later replaced without being informed. He recalled that Anil Kapoor had checked with him about finalizing the role, but he was not told about the decision to replace him. Irani described the situation as "unprofessional" and said that the industry values diplomacy over honesty, making it rare for people to be frank about such decisions.
Irani auditioned twice for the role, with Zoya Akhtar personally taking his second audition and being impressed by his performance. Despite this, Irani was not told about the change, which he described as unprofessional. He felt that the cast and crew were mostly made up of people close to Zoya Akhtar, and that he was not directly informed of the change.
The incident left Irani feeling hurt, and he expressed frustration over the lack of professionalism displayed by Akhtar and her team. He also felt that the process was less than professional and that industry professionals should be more open and transparent. Irani's experience highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in the film industry, where diplomacy often takes precedence over frankness.
