# Shocking Reveal: Why Aditya Dhar Turned Down Tamannaah Bhatia for *Dhurandhar*'s Viral Hit 'Shararat'! Imagine a blockbuster song that's captivating Bollywood, but its director **deliberately rejected a superstar** to keep the spotlight on the story. That's exactly what happened with *Dhurandhar*'s sizzling track *Shararat*—and choreographer Vijay Ganguly just spilled the tea![1][2][3]
The espionage thriller *Dhurandhar*, starring Ranveer Singh and boasting strong box office success, has everyone talking—not just for its gripping narrative, but for the infectious energy of *Shararat* featuring Ayesha Khan and Krystle D'Souza.[1][2][3] This dance number has gone viral, blending high-octane choreography with the film's intense spy saga vibe.[3] But here's the juicy behind-the-scenes scoop: Choreographer **Vijay Ganguly** initially pitched **Tamannaah Bhatia**, the queen of item songs known for her electrifying moves, for the track. Director **Aditya Dhar** shot it down flat.[1][2] In a candid chat with *Filmygyan*, Ganguly revealed Aditya's crystal-clear vision: "Aditya was very clear that he did not want what people call an item song, something that went out of the story. If it were just about one girl, it would have taken attention away from the story. That's why there are two girls, not one. He didn't want the attention to be about this one person. If it was Tamannaah, it would've been about her and not the story."[1][2][3] This smart move ensured *Shararat* enhanced the plot without stealing the show, proving Aditya's commitment to storytelling over star power. Fans are loving the final version with Ayesha and Krystle, and it's fueling *Dhurandhar*'s buzz even more![2] What do you think—genius directorial call or missed opportunity? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with your Bollywood squad, and let's keep the conversation going! 🚀
Citations
1.https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/aditya-dhar-rejected-tamannaah-for-dhurandhar-song/story
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/did-you-know-tamannaah-bhatia-was-almost-part-of-dhurandhars-shararat-song-2839445-2025-12-21
3.https://www.ottplay.com/news/tamannaah-bhatia-for-dhurandhar-song-shararat-real-reason-aditya-dhar-refused-actor-cameo-in-ranveer-singh-film/4015a3b9b8821
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