Mumbai: Priyadarshan, in a recent interview, revealed that he wanted to work with Varun Dhawan. He also disclosed the reason why he wants to cast Varun. The filmmaker’s revelation came after he was asked if he would cast Kartik Aaryan in his future films.
Responding to the question, Priyadarshan said that his process of casting is different. However, he added that he wanted to do a film with Varun due to his comic timing.
He stated, “No I have never thought about casting any actors like that because every time I have a problem that when I finish the script I think who’s right for that. I was thinking of making a film with Varun because he has a good sense of humour timing.”
Priyadarshan was supposed to mark his return to Bollywood with Hungama 2. The filmmaker had approached many actors to take the lead, including Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana. However, none of them accepted the film.
“I didn’t go directly to meet them, but my concept was narrated to a lot of actors like Ayushmann Khurrana, Kartik Aaryan and Sidharth Malhotra. They all refused to do the film. Now, I am working with Meezaan. Maybe, they thought I am an outdated director because I was out of the Hindi film industry for five years. They seemed disinterested. They don’t tell it to you on your face,” said Priyadarshan to Filmfare.
Further, he explained how he works with actors.
He added, “I don’t like to beg actors and prefer to work with somebody who believes in me. Many times, when you request an actor to do a film, they show respect to you, offer you coffee and nicely avoid you… Maybe, they don’t trust you.”
Priyadarshan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is slated for release in May.