The filmmaker regrets not being able to work with her on the film, which went on to become a major critical and commercial success.
Regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most accomplished actresses, Sharmila Tagore has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer when she appeared on the latest episode of a celebrity chat show. To subscribe please click tau.id/2iy6f and access our live channel.
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During the episode, which dropped on Disney Hotstar on Thursday, the host said he wanted Tagore to play the role of Alia Bhatt’s grandmother in the movie, which was released in August, 2023.
Tagore, 79, said she didn’t want to take a risk during the pandemic as she was not vaccinated and she was highly concerned about her health at the time.
According to the filmmaker, “I had offered Sharmila ji the part played by Shabana (Azmi) ji in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. She was my very first choice. Due to health reasons at that time, she couldn’t say yes. but it is a regret I have,”
To which the veteran actress responded, “This is at the height of Covid. They hadn’t really grappled with Covid at that time. They didn’t know about the vaccine, we were not vaccinated. You know, (it was) after my cancer. So, they didn’t want me to take that risk,”
She further stated that, “It will be a regret, and it is something I hope that we can make up for and work together, and hopes to collaborate with you in near future.”
Earlier this year, Tagore made a return to acting with family drama “Gulmohar”, co-starring Manoj Bajpayee. The film, directed by Rahul V Chittella, was released on streaming service Disney Hotstar.
