Imran Abbass in peace after Sanjay Leela’s affirmation of considering him for Heeramandi

May 1, 2024 12:43 PM

Across the border stars.

Celebrated Pakistani actor Imran Abbass who was mocked previously for his profound statement regarding the rejection of prominent Bollywood film offers, has finally expressed calm and satisfaction after the established Indian producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s obvious affirmation of considering him for his upcoming blockbuster film Heeramani: The Diamond Bazar, which has been talk of the town for various good reasons.

In case the readers are not aware, Imran Abbass, on multiple occasions, has spoken about the Bollywood projects on which he missed out. In a recent appearance on a local television transmission, Imran reiterated that he rejected films like Aashiqui 2, Ram-Leela, and PK, adding Heeramandi and Guzaarish to the list as well. His assertion of being offered significant roles in Bollywood films has reignited discussions surrounding the dynamics between Indian and Pakistani actors in the film industry, also evoked mockery from social media users.

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However, in the latest round of events, we are shedding light on, the renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has appeared in an interview session during which the man has been seen discussing regarding the cast selection and the idea of the movie.

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The man revealed that he has considered top Pakistani personalities including Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbass for the film but now ended up with current ensemble cast.

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The exact words of Sanjey’s are here:

"I had multiple castings in my mind, the idea has been there for 18 years. I thought about Rekha ji and then Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji. It was a film back then. I then also thought about Mahira Khan, the Pakistani actress, and Imran Abbas and Fawad Khan were also in my mind at one point of time. But I ended up with this ensemble cast."

After the aforementioned revelation of Indian producer, Imran Abbass took to his social media handle and asserted tranquility. He wrote: “I appreciate Sanjay Leela Bhansali for providing this clarification. I would like to encourage my dear netizens and YouTubers to inquire with the other directors I mentioned in my interviews to confirm what the offers made by them. The most disheartening aspect is not lack of belief in me and the perception of m as a liar or a show-off. It is evident that some individuals are confined within their ow limited worldview, unaware of many real-life experiences that others have encountered. For them its still a fantasy since they are living in a small nutshell. What is even more distressing is when your own people degrade their own celebrities by quoting disrespectful comments from certain Youtubers and so-called Journalists who have faced criticism and are not at all credible even within the Bollywood industry."