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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nushrratt Bharuccha REACTS to being replaced by Ananya Panday in Dream Girl 2 with Ayushmann Khurrana: 'Even the male actors will think it's unfair'
Nushrratt Bharuccha , who charmed audiences opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in the 2019 hit Dream Girl, was notably absent from its 2023 follow-up, Dream Girl 2 , where Ananya Panday stepped into the lead role. While director Raaj Shaandilyaa recently clarified that the film was part of a franchise and not a direct sequel, Nushrratt has now responded, expressing that the label doesn't lessen the disappointment. Nushrratt's Disappointment with the Decision The actress shared that, for her, it wasn't about technicalities—being left out of the second film still felt unfair. Drawing a parallel, she said she would have felt just as hurt if Luv Ranjan had chosen not to cast her in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 , a project closely associated with her early career. Nushrratt's candid response sheds light on how emotional investment in a film can run deeper than contracts and casting decisions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Moving On But Acknowledging the Hurt In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Nushrratt reflected on her past experience, acknowledging that while it felt unfair at the time, she has since moved on. She shared her ongoing friendship with Raaj Shaandilyaa, mentioning that they remain close and have even worked together after Dream Girl 2 was released. Despite feeling hurt by the situation back then, she emphasized that she has closed that chapter in her life. Nushrratt mentioned that Raaj has approached her with multiple offers for future projects, and they plan to collaborate again. While she doesn't think the circumstances were fair, she has come to terms with it and looks forward to working together in the future. Addressing Gender Bias in the Industry The actress spoke about the gender bias in the industry, calling it unfair that female actors are often replaced in sequels, while male actors usually remain unchanged. She pointed out that even her male co-stars agree with her, acknowledging that they too see the situation as unfair. She explained that the male actors don't feel that the way things are happening is justified, as they are all part of the same industry. However, she added that the needs of each film may vary, and ultimately, the decisions are in the hands of the filmmakers. According to her, there's no point in challenging these choices as they are based on the makers' vision. Raaj Shaandilyaa Explains the Decision to Replace Nushrratt Director Raaj Shaandilyaa recently addressed the replacement of Nushrratt by Ananya Panday in Dream Girl 2. In an interview with Times of India, he clarified that Dream Girl 2 was never intended to be a direct sequel, but rather part of an expanding franchise. He mentioned that if it had been a true sequel, he would have cast Nushrratt again. However, since the film was more of a franchise continuation, they chose to introduce a new female lead. Raaj further explained that the story arc between Ayushmann and Nushrratt's characters had naturally concluded in the first film, making room for new dynamics in the sequel.
News18
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nushrratt Bharuccha Says Being Replaced In Dream Girl 2 Was ‘Unfair': ‘Even Male Actors…'
Last Updated: Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was replaced by Ananya Panday in Dream Girl 2, reacted to Raaj Shaandilyaa's remark that the film was a franchise installment, not a direct sequel. Nushrratt Bharuccha, who starred opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in the 2019 film 'Dream Girl', was not cast in the second instalment. She was replaced by Ananya Panday in the 2023 film Dream Girl 2. Last month, after Nushrratt shared that the decision to not cast her in the sequel was 'not cool', director Raaj Shaandilyaa responded by clarifying that the film was a franchise installment, not a direct sequel. Now, the actress has reacted to the director's remark, saying that she didn't think it was fair to be left out of Dream Girl 2, regardless of whether it was labelled a sequel or a franchise. She explained that similarly, if Luv Ranjan wouldn't have cast her in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, she would have felt equally hurt and questioned the decision. While speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Nushrratt Bharuccha said that while it felt unfair at the time, she has moved on. She talked about her friendship with Raaj Shaandilyaa, and said that they are still very close friends. She admitted that she was hurt back when Dream Girl 2 had released, however, that chapter is over for her now. 'I did another film with him. He has come to me with three more offers. We will still work together on something or the other. For me that chapter is over. But if you ask me now, did it or did it not hurt? Yes, it did. Did I feel like it was fair? I don't think it was fair. I don't think anybody can think it is fair. Sequel tha, franchise tha, jo bhi tha. Jis bhi context mein aap film ko daal do." Nushrratt also addressed the gender bias, calling it 'unfair' that the female actors are often replaced in sequels while male actors are typically retained. She added that even her male co-stars think it is unfair. 'I would at least like to say this about the actors I have worked with, even the male actors will think it's unfair. It's not like the heroes are the ones thinking 'Sahi ho raha hai'. They are all actors. We are from the same industry. But for whatever reason, the need of that film is different," she said. She then added that it finally boils down to the decision and choice of the 'makers', and there's no point challenging it. What Did Raaj Shaandilyaa Say About Replacing Nushrratt Bharuccha In Dream Girl 2? Last month, director Raaj Shaandilyaa responded to Nushrratt being replaced by Ananya in Dream Girl 2. In an interview with Times of India, he explained that Dream Girl 2 was never designed as a direct sequel but as part of a growing franchise. 'If it were a proper sequel, I would've cast Nushrratt," he said. 'But since this was more of a franchise film, we decided to bring in a new female lead." Raaj added that the original story arc between Ayushmann and Nushrratt's characters had already reached a natural conclusion. First Published: May 04, 2025, 18:13 IST
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nushrratt Bharuccha wasn't comfortable wearing a bikini in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2. Here's why she did it anyway
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha recently opened up about her experience of filming Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, revealing that she wasn't entirely comfortable wearing a bikini in the film. She shared that she expressed her concerns to the film's director, Luv Ranjan. Also read: Nushrratt Bharuccha on criticism for Pyaar Ka Punchnama films: 'People hated me, believed I was that girl in real life' Nushrratt looked back at her decision to wear a bikini in the film during a conversation with Hauterrfly. Nushrratt said, 'For me, it has always been about real-life experience translating into my on-screen performance. I hadn't worn a bikini before, and I knew I would be uncomfortable in front of the camera. I told Luv sir (director Luv Ranjan), 'Even if I wear it, I'll be stiff and awkward. How can you get a natural shot if internally I'm not okay with it?' I realised I needed to truly own it first." To break free from her inhibitions, Nushrratt took a solo trip abroad, because she felt that one can't 'exactly roam around Mumbai wearing a bikini'. She shared that she needed to break the internal consciousness in my mind, to normalise it for herself. Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is a romantic comedy film and is the sequel to the 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama. The sequel is directed by Luv Ranjan and produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Panorama Studios Production. The film was released on October 16 2015. In Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Nushrratt played a controlling girlfriend, while in its sequel Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), she was seen as a self-centred girl whose closeness with her male best friend made her boyfriend uncomfortable. On the work front, Nushrratt last featured in the supernatural thriller Chhorii 2, currently available for streaming on OTT.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nushrratt Bharuccha opens up about her struggles with wearing a bikini for Kartik Aaryan starrer 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2': 'I knew I would be uncomfortable...'
Nushrratt Bharuccha recently shared a personal story about her journey before wearing a bikini on-screen for Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 . Despite the glamorous image often associated with such scenes, Nushrratt admitted she initially felt very self-conscious about wearing a bikini. However, she chose to face this challenge directly and transform it into an empowering experience. Turning Real-Life Experiences Into On-Screen Performances In a conversation with Hauterrfly, Nushrratt shared that she has always believed in bringing real-life experiences into her on-screen performances. She admitted that she had never worn a bikini before and felt nervous about being on camera in it. She expressed her concerns to director Luv Ranjan , explaining that if she wasn't comfortable internally, it would be hard to give a natural performance. Nushrratt realized that to truly own the scene, she had to first feel at ease with herself. A Solo Trip to Confront Her Fears by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Determined to overcome her self-consciousness, the actress took a solo trip abroad, seeking a space where she could confront her fears without the pressure of familiar eyes. She explained that in Mumbai, it would be difficult to walk around in a bikini without feeling judged, so she chose to travel abroad. The goal was to break down the internal barriers and normalize the experience for herself. Normalizing the Bikini Experience And she succeeded in normalizing it. For three consecutive days, from morning till night, Nushrratt wore bikinis intentionally, allowing the experience to feel natural. By the second day, she no longer noticed the bikini at all. It simply became part of her, and she embraced it with confidence, realizing, "I'm a woman, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that." Most recently seen in Chhorii 2 , Nushrratt continues to establish herself as an actress who isn't afraid to embrace her vulnerabilities and turn them into sources of strength.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Nushrratt Bharuccha Reveals Her Pick Between Ranbir Kapoor And Kartik Aaryan
New Delhi: Nushrratt Bharuccha and Kartik Aaryan have worked together in Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Akaash Vani (2013), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), and hence have a separate fanbase rooting for them. Nushrratt was also seen in a cameo role with Ranbir Kapoor in Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar. The film had Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. However, the actress recently told Shubhankar Mishra that even though people would naturally assume that she would choose Kartik Aaryan over Ranbir Kapoor, her choice is quite the opposite. She said, "Actually Kartik and I started together, we've done so much work together, ke aap uss nazar se phir, as an audience, dekh hi nahi paate usko, because then he's become a buddy, partner in crime, same-same co-actor, same-same acting kar rahe hain, wohi kar rahe hain. So I think that was the vibe I created with him, and we had. But Ranbir ko toh aise pardon pe dekha hai na, aise bade hote Speaking about the film that made her fall in love with Ranbir, Nushrratt added, " Rockstar was the one for me that really...I was like 'What has he done, what has he done.' There's a shot where he's standing under Khatara bhai's house, jab woh lost tha, mahino se usko koi dhundh nahi paa raha tha. Aur woh Sufi kapdon mein khada hota hai aur upar dekhta hai... woh jo nazar hai, woh bohot mushkil hai. It's sublime acting, it's just another level of understanding that the character is bringing out. Woh chote chote nuances aapko bata nahi sakta hai koi, aapko laane padte hain character mein." The Chhorii actress was not keen on the word 'obsessed' to describe her admiration for Ranbir. She said, "I don't think I'm obsessed. I think he's one it's very difficult to believe me but I'm seriously saying this, mujhe uss insaan ki skill aur craft se pyaar hai. I just want to watch Ranbir Kapoor on screen. I just want to watch him act. I think I'm in love with his skill and craft more than who he is as a person, because honestly, I don't know him as a person. Personally saalon tak logon ko nahi jaan paate. 6 din ki shooting kari hai (in Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar). How will I know anybody in 6 days?"
