Krystle D’Souza reacts to replacing Tamannaah Bhatia in ‘Dhurandhar’ song: It’s all about destiny
Mumbai, Dec 28 – Television star Krystle D’Souza took to a press interview with IANS to talk about the recent stir over the “Shararat” number from the film Dhurandhar. She explained that the role of the popular Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia in the song had been re‑cast and, from her perspective, it was simply one of those moments that “What’s meant to be, will be.”
Krystle praised Tamannaah’s talent and beauty, saying, “I had no idea about all this, but I mean, she’s amazing, she’s beautiful, and she’s so good at what she does. More power to her, you know—what’s written in someone’s destiny, they receive. I feel like this was meant for me, it was meant for Ayesha, and we got it. But that doesn’t take away from how beautiful Tamannaah is or what a great performer she is.” She added that Tamannaah would have brought her own spark to the track, describing the actress as “wonderful” and “bringing her own aura, her own limelight.” Krystle also expressed pride in women who deliver standout performances and encouraged more women to support one another.
Krystle and Ayesha Khan share the lead vocals in “Shararat,” a high‑energy dance number sung by Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas and Madhubanti Bagchi.
Behind the scenes, choreographer Vijay Ganguly clarified that he had originally considered Tamannaah for the song. He stated in an interview that director Aditya Dhar had ultimately declined the idea. When the rumors gained traction online, Vijay posted on Instagram to clarify that the “Baahubali” actress had never actually been on the shortlist.
In his post, he wrote, “To clarify: Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene. In Dhurandhar, the music is woven into a high‑stakes moment where the tension is key. The makers opted for two performers to keep the focus on the story’s progression. This choice was about protecting the film’s atmosphere and ensuring the narrative remains the hero of the sequence.”
He also added, “I genuinely enjoy conversations around cinema and the many layers that go into making a film. That said, I have often refrained from putting myself out there because, at times, words get selectively lifted, misquoted or sensationalised to serve headlines rather than the craft. It’s unfortunate that instead of the conversation staying on the song and the creative intent behind Shararat, the focus has shifted to comparisons between two wonderful artists, with strong and reductive terms like ‘rejections’ being used—something that was never the spirit of what was shared.”
He concluded, “Cinema is collaborative. It thrives on respect, nuance and context. I hope we can keep the spotlight where it belongs—on the work and the many people who pour their hearts into it.”
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