Published 09:29 IST, June 23rd 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput was not the first choice for 'Shuddh Desi Romance', did you know?

Sushant Singh Rajput was not the first choice for 'Shuddh Desi Romance'. Read further ahead to know who that actor was and why things did not work out.

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Sushant Singh Rajput was one of few actors who explored almost every genre of films. actor was kwn for his romantic roles as well as layered performances that were loved by audiences. 34-year-old actor passed away recently and fans and friends were shocked by news.

Sushant Singh Rajput was T first choice for Shuddh Desi Romance

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One of biggest hits of Sushant Singh Rajput was Shuddh Desi Romance. 2013 love story was based on concept of modern-day relationships. film did significantly well at box office and was loved by fans of actors. However, movie was t originally planned for Sushant Sigh Rajput. Ar actor was supposed to play role of Raghu in film instead of Sushant Singh Rajput. According to a news portal, Shahid Kapoor was original choice to play role of Raghu in Shuddh Desi Romance.

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This however changed soon eugh as Shahid Kapoor could t keep up with dates. Kabir Singh actor at time was finding it difficult to man between dates for Shuddh Desi Romance and his or films. Hence Shahid was eventually dropped from project. It was n that Sushant Singh Rajput was handed role and actor mand to deliver a captivating performance in film. Shuddh Desi Romance was directed by Maneesh Sharma and saw actors like Vaani Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Rishi Kapoor, and many ors in pivotal roles. Shuddh Desi Romance was originally made on a budget of an estimated ₹22 crores and went on to bring in an estimated ₹76 crores at box office.

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film revolved around plot of a commitment-phobic person, who leaves his fiancé at altar. Once he runs off, he eventually encounters Gayatri with whom he falls in love. two lovers begin ir journey as a live-in couple and things go well for m. However, Tara, girl Raghu leaves at altar, comes back in his life. This time Tara realises that she still has feelings for Raghu and cant let go of m despite his wrongdoing. What continues from reon and things that happen next form  crux of film.

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09:29 IST, June 23rd 2020