Vicky Kaushal's 'Masaan': Lesser-known facts you probably didn't know about the film

Vicky Kaushal is one of A-listed actors in Bollywood today. He is among few actors to have won a National Award at very beginning of his career. Vicky Kaushal has successfully created a huge fan-base and love in hearts of audience. actor worked his way through Bollywood industry with full dedication and focus, results of which are evident from his recent successes.

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Vicky Kaushal played his first leing role in Neeraj Ghaywan directorial drama Masaan (2015), alongside Richa Chha. His performance won him  IIFA Award and Screen Awards under category of Best Male Debut, and a mination for  Asian Film Award for Best Newcomer, among or accoles. Here are lesser-kwn facts about film Masaan. 

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Lesser-kwn facts about Masaan

• Masaan is dedicated to actor Sanjay Mishra's far.
• Before coming for shoot, Sanjay Mishra would take a dip into river Ganga, every day.
• Sanjay Mishra stayed on banks of river Ganga in a small house away from film's unit.
• Every day, Sanjay Mishra would travel by boat to shooting location.
• Maj Bajpayee and Rajkumar Rao were approached for film, but it did t work out.
• director of film, Neeraj Ghaywan, was assistant director of Anurag Kashyap in Gangs of Wasseypur.

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• Neeraj Ghaywan planned story of Masaan in 2012 and wanted Anurag Kashyap to produce it. However, due to Anurag’s tight schedule, he couldn't produce Masaan but promised Neeraj to produce one of his films in future.
• ghats used during shooting were t original ghats where rituals happen but, were some virgin ghats which were modified to represent original ghats of Varanasi.

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