Gehraiyaan, a movie directed by the talented Shakun Batra, stars well-known personalities such as Ananya Panday, Dhairya Karwa, Rajat Kapoor, and the legendary Naseeruddin Shah. Published: July 27, 2024 4:37 PM IST By Edited by Bollywood actor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, known for his remarkable act in back in 2019, confessed he was on the brink of exiting the film Gehraiyaan due to the intimate roles he had to play with co-star Deepika Padukone. In , which was directed by Shakun Batra, the narrative explores complex themes such as relationships, betrayal, and aspiration.
Yet, it was the process of filming these layers that became a challenging hurdle for Siddhant. In his recent conversation with Filmfare, Siddhant recounted an incident that left him feeling uneasy during the shooting of a poignant scene with Deepika. The mounting pressure became so intense that his father and producer Karan Johar had to intervene.
Siddhant recalled his dad offering him some valuable advice; he said, “Imagine how keenly 99% of people in India would embrace this opportunity. Why are you holding back? It’s high time you act responsibly, displaying professionalism and maturity (sic).” In a state of doubt about the future trajectory of their acting career, someone found comfort in their father’s wisdom.
He nudged them to redefine and shape their career for success. Recognising the huge potential of collaborating with prestigious entities like Dharma Productions, mega-star Deepika Padukone, and .