Monday, June 29, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Never Said I'm Replacing Salman In 'Shuddhi': Varun Dhawan

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Jun, 2015 12:23 PM
    Varun Dhawan, who has been repeatedly questioned about replacing Salman Khan in "Shuddhi", wonders who said that he is stepping into the "Dabangg" star's shoes for the film.
     
    "Never was it said and never have I said that I am replacing Salman bhai," Varun told IANS here.
     
    Earlier, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan were supposed to star in the movie, but later Salman Khan was roped in.
     
    Then in May, producer Karan Johar announced Varun and Alia for the lead pair in the film, which will be directed by Karan Malhotra.
     
    Varun, who is sharing the screen with Alia for the third time after "Student Of The Year" and "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania", says "Shuddhi" is very special for him and feels that doing this project would be a "mammoth" task.
     
    "'Shuddhi' as a film is very special... and is being spoken about before its release and that's never happened with any film of mine. It's going to be a mammoth task for me," the 28-year-old said.
     
    As of now, Varun is currently busy promoting Remo D'Souza's "ABCD 2", which is releasing on June 19, and features Prabhudheva and Shraddha Kapoor.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Outsiders Getting Fair Chance In Bollywood: Ayushmann

    Outsiders Getting Fair Chance In Bollywood: Ayushmann
    He belongs to a non-film family, but actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who tasted success with his debut film "Vicky Donor", says the Hindi movie industry offers 'outsiders' like him a fair chance to prove their mettle.

    Outsiders Getting Fair Chance In Bollywood: Ayushmann

    Amitabh Bachchan Deserves Bharat Ratna: Mamata Banerjee

    Amitabh Bachchan Deserves Bharat Ratna: Mamata Banerjee
    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said actor Amitabh Bachchan - who was been conferred the Padma Vibhushan - was a legend and he deserved a Bharat Ratna.

    Amitabh Bachchan Deserves Bharat Ratna: Mamata Banerjee

    Akki's 'Baby' Beats Sonam's 'Dolly Ki Doli' In Box Office Race

    Akki's 'Baby' Beats Sonam's 'Dolly Ki Doli' In Box Office Race
    Within three days of its release, Akshay Kumar-starrer “Baby” has grossed over Rs.35 crore, a figure much ahead of the over-Rs.10 crore-mark that Sonam Kapoor-starrer "Dolly Ki Doli" has managed.

    Akki's 'Baby' Beats Sonam's 'Dolly Ki Doli' In Box Office Race

    Ali Zafar's Musical Tribute To Peshawar Attack Victims

    Ali Zafar's Musical Tribute To Peshawar Attack Victims
    Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has brought together musicians, actors and sportspersons for the video of his new single “Urein ge”, which translates into "Will fly", to pay tribute to the victims of the Peshawar massacre.

    Ali Zafar's Musical Tribute To Peshawar Attack Victims

    Bollywood Stars Salute Republic Day Parade, Feel Proud

    Bollywood Stars Salute Republic Day Parade, Feel Proud
    On the country's 66th Republic Day Monday, a host of film celebrities not just recounted their memories of watching the annual parade but also tuned into the colourful showcase of India's culture, and expressed pride.

    Bollywood Stars Salute Republic Day Parade, Feel Proud

    Soha Ali Khan Ties The Knot With Kunal Khemu

    Soha Ali Khan Ties The Knot With Kunal Khemu
    The wedding took place at their Khar residence in the presence of a registrar and family members like brother Saif Ali Khan, sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor and mother Sharmila Tagore.

    Soha Ali Khan Ties The Knot With Kunal Khemu