Zara Hatke Zara Bachke: Director reveals why he didn't rope in Katrina Kaif opposite Vicky Kaushal; says, 'laga nahi ki voh ek...'

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan playing a married couple. What if Katrina Kaif would have been cast opposite Vicky in this one?

By Nikita Thakkar
Published: May 30, 2023 2:28 PM IST

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is on its way. Starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan as a married couple, the film helmed by Laxman Utekar is going to release soon. The stars are on their toes promoting the film. From IIFA 2023 to IPL 2023 finals, Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal are everywhere doing promotions. There is enough buzz around the film for fans to be curious about it. Some also wondered how it would have been if Katrina Kaif had been paired opposite Vicky Kaushal in this one as it is about a married couple. Director Laxman Utekar has the answer. Also Read - Tiger 3 Teaser: Did you spot Shah Rukh Khan aka Pathaan in Salman Khan's action-packed entertainer?

Why not Katrina Kaif in Zara Hatke Zara Bachke?

In an interview with Peeping Moon, Laxman Utekar was asked about the same and he joked that he could only work with her if Katrina Kaif could understand his language. He even quizzed if Katrina Kaif could look like a small-town heroine. Talking about why Katrina Kaif isn't the perfect fit for Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, he said that her personality and auro do not match the character of someone who is a middle-class joint family daughter-in-law. He was quoted saying, "I wouldn't get them onboard this time because Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is in a different space and I feel Katrina ka joh aura hai and personality hai, mujhe personally laga nahi ki voh ek middle-class joint family ki bahu lag sakti hai. Agar future mein aisa kuch banega joh unko suit karega toh kyun nahi (The aura and personality Katrina has I personally didn't feel she can look like a middle-class joint family daughter-in-law." He also added that if in the future there is a script that goes well with Katrina Kaif's personality then why not! Also Read - Deepika Padukone to Anushka Sharma: Most expensive bridal lehengas worn by Bollywood brides

All about Zara Hatke Zara Bachke

Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke releases on June 2, 2023. The film also stars Inaamulhaq, Rakesh Bedi and more in pivotal roles. The songs and the trailer of the film has already intrigued the fans. It is in comedy-romance space that will leave fans entertained. It is a family entertainer and hopefully will do well at the box office. Fingers crossed. Also Read - Tiger Ka Message: Salman Khan's special message from Tiger 3 sets social media on fire, fans say 'blockbuster loading'

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ByNikita Thakkar
Published: May 30, 2023 2:28 PM IST