When Anushka Sharma rejected Imtiaz Ali's directorial Tamasha

Anushka Sharma has starred in several  commercially successful films over the years. Her movies that remain popularly widely include Band Baaja Baarat, Pari, NH10, P.K, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and many more. Anushka was once considered for Tamasha and she revealed few more details about the film.

Did Anushka Sharma regretted turning down Imtiaz’s directorial Tamasha?

In an interview with ANI, Anushka Sharma had revealed why she declined her role in Tamasha. Anushka said that the plot was more focused on male protagonist, which was played by Ranbir Kapoor . She also expressed that this was the sole reason which ultimately led to influence her decision to pass on the role of this film.

However, interestingly, she mentioned that the had she done this film, she definitely would have been praised. She said, “I have no doubt that if I did the film, I would be praised. Any actor in an Imtiaz Ali film will always be good for he is a good director and is very good with his actors”.

Trivia about Tamasha

Tamasha starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone was one of the appreciated films. Tamasha is considered as one of the most underrated and best movies based on adult life and love. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone as the lead pair, Ved and Tara respectively.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie did not match the expectation at the box office but had gained a special place in many hearts. Tamasha is one of those films that give fans many emotional scenes to remember. Some of the interesting facts of the film.

- Director Imtiaz Ali spoke of a particular emotional scene from the film, just before the song, Agar Tum Saath Ho not being scripted. In the scene, Deepika is seen trying to convince Ranbir. The scene had the crew gaping at the intensity of both the actors that caused no one to interrupt and end the scene. 

- This is the third film of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone as co-stars together, it is also the third time when A R Rahman composed music for the director of the flick, Imtiaz Ali.

- Another fun fact is that the popular restaurant shown in the film is none other than the one from Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi