Nushrratt Bharuccha on whether she would have outperformed Ananya Panday in Dream Girl 2: 'That's her version...'
Nushrratt Bharuccha has finally addressed the buzz around being replaced by
Ananya Panday
in Dream Girl 2. While the film brought back most of the original cast from the 2019 hit, Nushrratt's absence didn't go unnoticed.
In a candid conversation, the actor responded to comparisons and speculation with grace, offering insight into how she views missed roles, professional rivalry, and the deeply personal nature of acting.
No Comparisons, Just Creative Longing
Speaking to Nayandeep Rakshit, Nushrratt shared that there are several films she wishes she had done, including ones she wasn't part of. She clarified that while she often admires roles and feels a desire to play them, she never compares herself to others or believes she could have done a better job.
Every Actor Brings Something Unique
The actress further said she doesn't believe in comparing performances, as every actor brings something unique to a role. She added that even thinking she could do better would feel like a disservice to her craft. For her, acting is deeply personal, shaped by both the actor's interpretation and the director's vision.
The Story Behind Dream Girl 2
Dream Girl 2 (2023) is a comedy-drama directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures. A spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit Dream Girl, the film features
Ayushmann Khurrana
, Ananya Panday, and a star-studded ensemble including Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Asrani, Abhishek Banerjee, and Seema Pahwa.
The 2019 film Dream Girl, Raaj Shaandilyaa's directorial debut, starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrratt Bharuccha in lead roles. Many cast members returned for Dream Girl 2, but Ananya Panday replaced Nushrratt as the female lead in the sequel.
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