Jawan Exclusive: Atlee reveals an interesting part about Deepika Padukone's role in the film

In an exclusive interview with BollywoodLife, Jawan director Atlee Kumar revealed an interesting anecdote about Deepika Padukone's role in the blockbuster film.

By Manisha Mandal
Published: September 17, 2023 9:37 PM IST

Deepika Padukone was the heart of Jawan, and one cannot imagine anyone but her as Aishwarya Rathore. Deepika made this special appearance the most significant part of the film, and there were times when Shah Rukh Khan was skeptical to even ask Deepika to play the role as they were shooting for Besharam Rang in Pathaan. But when Atlee Kumar asked her for the special appearance, she instantly agreed, and that's her love for Shah Rukh Khan. And today Atlee made a revelation to us in an exclusive conversation with BL about Deepika Padukone's role in Jawan that you just cannot miss. Also Read - Shah Rukh Khan leaves Mona Singh overwhelmed with his love; King Khan rocks a black outfit on his birthday bash

In an exclusive conversation with BollywoodLife, Atlee happened to reveal that it was Deepika's Aishwarya's role that he had written first, and he just went to DP and told her that he wanted her to cast her in the cameo, to which Deepika told him this was more than the cameo, and he admitted by saying yes. Atlee even narrated that he could not be more thankful to Deepika for saying yes to Jawan. Also Read - Janhvi Kapoor to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses flaunt toned legs in thigh-high slit outfits

Altee added, "On the first day of the set, Deepika walked in a white saree and was in no make-up, and I have never seen any heroine ever come on the set like this. Through this interview, once again, I would like to thank Deepika mam for saying yes to the film". Also Read - Jawan releases on OTT: Shah Rukh Khan film's extended version out; Nayanthara’s role revised on public demand?

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Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika slayed it as Vikram and Aishwarya, and fans cannot stop raving about their crackling chemistry. At the success event of Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan raved about Deepika by calling her the large size actor for saying yes to Aishwarya's role and mentioning that there are no small roles but small actors.

Deepika Padukone didn't charge a single penny for Jawan, and on the day of the success event of Jawan, Deepika opened her heart out and mentioned that she did Jawan only for the love of Shah Rukh Khan.

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ByManisha Mandal
Published: September 17, 2023 9:37 PM IST