The late Sushant Singh Rajput, an acclaimed Indian actor, was known for his versatile performances and deep connection with his audience. He rose to fame with his role in the television series Pavitra Rishta and made a significant impact with his film debut in ‘Kai Po Che‘ which also starred Amit Sadh and Rajkummar Rao. Mukesh Chhabra, a prominent casting director and Sushant’s dear friend, played a vital role in shaping Rajput’s career and shared a heartfelt story about their journey together.
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Mukesh Chhabra recounted the moment he first approached Sushant Singh Rajput for the film Kai Po Che, released in 2013. This film marked a pivotal point in Rajput’s career, transitioning him from television to Bollywood. Chhabra reminisced about their initial meeting, which took place at a coffee shop. He had noticed Rajput casually spending time with friends, a sight that would lead to a significant change in the actor’s life.
Chhabra explained that prior to this encounter, he had met Rajput briefly but did not recognize his potential. At the time, Chhabra was actively searching for fresh talent for Kai Po Che, having been impressed by Rajput’s performance in Pavitra Rishta. He approached him with a request for a screen test, and Rajput, displaying his humble nature, readily agreed, saying, “Yes, sure sir, I will come.” After auditioning, he secured the role.
The casting process for Kai Po Che was a memorable experience for Chhabra, who revealed that, “Vijay Varma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ali Fazal, Angad Bedi, and many other actors also auditioned. It was a fantastic and memorable experience casting for the film.
The bond between Sushant Singh Rajput and Mukesh Chhabra deepened over the years, culminating in Rajput starring in Chhabra’s directorial debut, Dil Bechara. This film, released posthumously, was a tribute to their friendship and the dreams they shared. Chhabra expressed his sorrow over the unfulfilled aspirations they had to collaborate on more projects. He lamented that their dream of creating a series of films together remains incomplete, stating, ” After we made Dil Bechara, we thought, ‘Bhai, we’ll now do back-to-back films.’ Woh sapna adhura reh gaya.”
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Mukesh Chhabra recounted the moment he first approached Sushant Singh Rajput for the film Kai Po Che, released in 2013. This film marked a pivotal point in Rajput’s career, transitioning him from television to Bollywood. Chhabra reminisced about their initial meeting, which took place at a coffee shop. He had noticed Rajput casually spending time with friends, a sight that would lead to a significant change in the actor’s life.
Chhabra explained that prior to this encounter, he had met Rajput briefly but did not recognize his potential. At the time, Chhabra was actively searching for fresh talent for Kai Po Che, having been impressed by Rajput’s performance in Pavitra Rishta. He approached him with a request for a screen test, and Rajput, displaying his humble nature, readily agreed, saying, “Yes, sure sir, I will come.” After auditioning, he secured the role.
The casting process for Kai Po Che was a memorable experience for Chhabra, who revealed that, “Vijay Varma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ali Fazal, Angad Bedi, and many other actors also auditioned. It was a fantastic and memorable experience casting for the film.
The bond between Sushant Singh Rajput and Mukesh Chhabra deepened over the years, culminating in Rajput starring in Chhabra’s directorial debut, Dil Bechara. This film, released posthumously, was a tribute to their friendship and the dreams they shared. Chhabra expressed his sorrow over the unfulfilled aspirations they had to collaborate on more projects. He lamented that their dream of creating a series of films together remains incomplete, stating, ” After we made Dil Bechara, we thought, ‘Bhai, we’ll now do back-to-back films.’ Woh sapna adhura reh gaya.”
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