# Behind the Scenes of *Dhurandhar*'s Hit Song *Shararat*: Was Tamannaah Bhatia Really Rejected? **Imagine the buzz around Bollywood's latest blockbuster *Dhurandhar***—crossing ₹500 crore domestically in just 16 days[1][2]—and suddenly, whispers of a star casting drama steal the spotlight. Choreographer Vijay Ganguly drops a bombshell: Tamannaah Bhatia was his top pick for the sizzling track *Shararat*, but director Aditya Dhar said no. In a recent Filmygyan interview, Ganguly revealed his vision: "In my head, she was (the one). I had suggested her."[1][2] But Dhar had a clear directive—no **item song** vibe that could pull focus from the film's gripping espionage plot about spy Hamza infiltrating Karachi's underworld, starring Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and more[1][2]. "If it were just about one girl, it would have taken attention away from the story," Ganguly quoted Dhar, explaining the shift to featuring two dancers, Ayesha Khan and Krystle D'Souza, to keep the song integrated[1][2]. This sparked viral speculation, but Ganguly quickly clarified in follow-ups: Tamannaah was **never under serious consideration** or "rejected"—it was purely a creative call to prioritize story over star power[3][4]. "She was too [big a name?]," he hinted, emphasizing it wasn't about dismissal but fitting the narrative[4]. The result? *Shararat* still tops charts without overshadowing *Dhurandhar*'s record-breaking run, proving Dhar's vision worked[1][2].
*A vibrant Bollywood dance shoot, capturing the energy of tracks like Shararat (Unsplash free stock image)*
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aditya-dhar-rejected-tamannaah-bhatia-for-dhurandhar-s-song-shararat-reveals-vijay-ganguly-9860475
2.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/why-aditya-dhar-turned-down-tamannaah-bhatia-for-dhurandhar-song-shararat-cast-ayesha-khan-and-krystle-dsouza-10432651/
3.https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/bollywood/its-unfortunate-that-vijay-ganguly-clarifies-tamannaah-bhatia-was-never-rejected-for-dhurandhars-song-ws-l-9786183.html
4.https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/181311-tamannah-bhatia-never-going-to-be-in-dhurandhar-confirms-vijay-ganguly.html
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