Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Barfi!' unknown facts: Was Katrina Kaif offered a pivotal role?

Barfi!, released in 2012, was reported to be one of Anurag Basu's best works. movie, starring Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D'cruz, and Ranbir Kapoor in le, narrates tale of Barfi, and his fun and venturous escapes. Much like Basu's previous works, Barfi! also h a peculiarity; movie h Ranbir Kapoor playing role of a deaf and mute character and Priyanka Chopra playing role of a dyslexic girl. Here are some unkwn facts about Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra starrer. 

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Barfi unkwn facts: 

• Barfi! was India's official submission to 85th Acemy Awards 2013 in Best Foreign Langu Film category. 
• Reports have it that Ileana D'cruz's character Shruti Gupta in film was initially offered to Katrina Kaif. But due to undisclosed reasons, actor could become a part of film. 

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• Some scenes from 2013 film are reported to be inspired by movies of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Reports have it that two scenes have been borrowed from Singing in Rain (1952). 
• Reports also suggest that Ileana D'cruz's character was loosely based on Anurag Basu's mor. 

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• Besides Katrina Kaif, Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja was offered a part in film. Reports have it that Anurag Basu was keen on getting Ahuja on-board for Barfi!, but actor declined offer. 

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Meanwhile, le cast of Barfi! is reported to be busy with multiple projects. While Ranbir Kapoor is shooting for Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra, Priyanka Chopra has multiple projects at different sts of production. She is reported to be a part of movies like White Tiger, We Can Be Heroes, among ors.