Dhurandhar's Shararat was never meant for Tamannaah Bhatia, says song's choreographer

Choreographer Vijay Ganguly has firmly put speculation to rest around the Shararat song from Dhurandhar. Addressing reports that suggested Tamannaah Bhatia was rejected for the sequence, Ganguly clarified that she was never under consideration in the first place, citing narrative needs and the nature of the scene.

In a detailed note shared on social media, Ganguly expressed disappointment over how discussions around the song shifted from its creative intent to headline-driven casting narratives. He pointed out that selective quoting and sensational framing often distort context, diverting attention from the craft behind a film.

“I genuinely enjoy conversations around cinema and the many layers that go into making a film (sic),” Ganguly wrote, adding that he usually avoids public commentary because words are frequently “selectively lifted, misquoted or sensationalised to serve headlines rather than the craft.” He said it was unfortunate that instead of focusing on Shararat and its place in the film, the discourse turned into comparisons between artistes using terms like “rejection”, which was never part of the original conversation.

Clarifying the casting



choice, Ganguly explained that Tamannaah’s immense star presence was precisely why she was not approached. According to him, Dhurandhar places the song within a high-stakes narrative moment where tension and storytelling are paramount.

“Cinema is collaborative. It thrives on respect, nuance and context (sic),” he said, adding, “Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene.” He noted that the makers deliberately chose two performers to ensure the focus stayed on the story’s progression, allowing the sequence to serve the film rather than stand apart from it.

Ganguly further stressed that the decision was rooted in preserving the film’s atmosphere and ensuring that the narrative remained the hero of the moment. He also flagged how the use of reductive terms like “rejected” can be misleading when stripped of context, creating unnecessary speculation around casting decisions.

In an earlier interview with Filmygyan, Vijay explained that he had initially suggested Tamannaah Bhatia for the song, but director Aditya Dhar was firm about sticking to his creative vision.