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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Influencer Ayesha Khan was set to star opposite Dulquer Salmaan, but her Tollywood's break crashed because of this reason
In a classic case of 'so close, yet so far,' Ayesha Khan has finally broken her silence on the missed opportunity that had fans buzzing for months, her mysteriously cancelled debut in Lucky Baskhar alongside Dulquer Salmaan. Yep, that blockbuster you saw last year? She was supposed to be in it. Ayesha Khan was going to star opposite Dulquer Salmaan After capturing national attention with her reality TV rise in Bigg Boss 17, Ayesha was confirmed for a role in the Venky Atluri directorial. Fans were already rooting for her major Tollywood debut opposite the ever-swoon-worthy Dulquer. But then? Radio silence. The film was released. It smashed records. And Ayesha? Nowhere in sight. Why did Ayesha Khan miss this film? Turns out, it was not drama, scandal, or behind-the-scenes beef—it was just bad timing. In a recent Pinkvilla interview, Ayesha cleared the air, revealing that scheduling conflicts made it impossible for her to commit. The shoot wrapped, and the film moved ahead without her. Just like that, her big-screen breakthrough vanished. This was not just any role. Lucky Baskhar, featuring Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary, turned into a box office juggernaut. So naturally, fans have been asking: What if Ayesha had made it? Ayesha Khan finally breaks her silence But heartbreaks do not keep this queen down. Ayesha took the L in stride and poured her energy into her latest web series, Dil Ko Rafuu Kar Lei, where she stars opposite Karan V Grover. The digital drama, backed by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, is already a smash hit, racking up millions of views. Ayesha reflected on her rising success, explaining how the unconventional format of the show made her anxious at first—but the gamble paid off. She believes it was all about connecting with the right audience at the right time. Sure, Lucky Baskhar was a missed chapter. But Ayesha Khan is scripting her own story, on her own terms. And who knows? Maybe the universe is saving her for an even bigger screen moment.
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ayesha Khan Reveals Why She Was Dropped From Dulquer Salmaan's Lucky Baskhar
Last Updated: Although Ayesha couldn't be a part of Lucy Baskhar, she expressed excitement about her upcoming projects. Ayesha Khan is a popular face in the entertainment industry. The actress made her debut in Balveer Returns, but the turning point in her career came after she appeared in Bigg Boss 17. Ayesha gained massive popularity during her time on the show. She has also starred in films like Sunny Deol's Jaat. Previously, Ayesha had signed Lucky Baskhar, where she was set to appear on screen opposite Dulquer Salmaan. But she wasn't seen in the Telugu movie. During an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, the actress has finally revealed the reason for her absence from the movie. 'That film has already been released, and the dates did not match," Ayesha disclosed. The Telugu movie starred Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role along with Meenakshi Chaudhury and Tinu Anand. The film depicts the story of a lower middle-class man who becomes a part of scams while he struggles to support his family in the midst of heavy debt and humiliation. Although Ayesha couldn't be a part of Lucy Baskhar, she expressed her excitement about her upcoming projects. The actress is currently part of the drama Dil Ko Rafuu Kar Lei. This show also features Karan V. Grover in a prominent role. Talking about the success of her show, Ayesha told Pinkvilla that she had trust in the content since they started shooting. 'The first episode has crossed 9 million views. Honestly speaking, I had trust in the content that we were shooting and the inputs we were putting in," she stated. The actress also revealed that she was unsure whether the show would reach the right audience. 'It was not exactly TV, so my whole assumption was that if this reaches the right audience, then it will work," Ayesha stated, expressing gratitude for the show finding its target audience. Previously, the actress was part of Mukhachitram, Jaat, Kasauti Zindagi Kay and Balveer Returns. Ayesha Khan has Vachinavadu Goutham in the pipeline with Ajay and Murli Sharma. First Published:
