🎬 Ram Gopal Varma Spills the Beans: Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan Weren't the First Picks for 'Sarkar'! 😲
- MediaFx
- Feb 15, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR: Director Ram Gopal Varma recently revealed that his acclaimed film 'Sarkar' wasn't originally intended for Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. Initially titled 'Nayak' in 1993, the project was set to feature Naseeruddin Shah and Sanjay Dutt. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the film was shelved, leading Varma to later reimagine it as 'Sarkar' with the Bachchans.
Hey movie buffs! 🎥 Guess what? The iconic film 'Sarkar' almost had a completely different cast! 😲 Director Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) recently spilled some juicy deets about the film's original lineup. Back in 1993, RGV planned a political thriller titled 'Nayak' with the legendary Naseeruddin Shah and the ever-dashing Sanjay Dutt. But destiny had other plans!
In a candid chat with Pinkvilla, RGV shared that 'Nayak' was his brainchild, heavily inspired by 'The Godfather'. The film was all set to roll with Naseeruddin Shah stepping into the shoes of the patriarchal figure and Sanjay Dutt portraying his on-screen son. However, life threw a curveball when Sanjay Dutt got entangled in legal issues related to the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. This unexpected twist led to the shelving of 'Nayak'. Talk about a plot twist in real life!
While waiting for things to settle, RGV didn't sit idle. He ventured into Telugu cinema and gifted us the action-comedy 'Anaganaga Oka Roju' in 1996, which turned out to be a super hit! 🎉 Once Sanjay was back, RGV decided to switch gears from a political thriller to an action-comedy, resulting in the 1997 film 'Daud'. Unfortunately, 'Daud' didn't set the box office on fire. But hey, every setback is a setup for a comeback, right?
Fast forward a few years, and RGV revisited his 'Nayak' dream. This time, with a fresh perspective and a stellar cast—enter Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. 🙌 Thus, 'Sarkar' was born, captivating audiences and critics alike. The film's success even led to two sequels: 'Sarkar Raj' in 2008 and 'Sarkar 3' in 2017. Talk about a cinematic journey!
Isn't it fascinating how films evolve and adapt over time? 🎬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
