Influencer Ayesha Khan was set to star opposite Dulquer Salmaan, but her Tollywood's break crashed because of this reason
Ayesha Khan was going to star opposite Dulquer Salmaan
After capturing national attention with her reality TV rise in Bigg Boss 17, Ayesha was confirmed for a role in the Venky Atluri directorial. Fans were already rooting for her major Tollywood debut opposite the ever-swoon-worthy Dulquer. But then? Radio silence. The film was released. It smashed records. And Ayesha? Nowhere in sight.
Why did Ayesha Khan miss this film?
Turns out, it was not drama, scandal, or behind-the-scenes beef—it was just bad timing. In a recent Pinkvilla interview, Ayesha cleared the air, revealing that scheduling conflicts made it impossible for her to commit. The shoot wrapped, and the film moved ahead without her. Just like that, her big-screen breakthrough vanished.
This was not just any role. Lucky Baskhar, featuring Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary, turned into a box office juggernaut. So naturally, fans have been asking: What if Ayesha had made it?
Ayesha Khan finally breaks her silence
But heartbreaks do not keep this queen down. Ayesha took the L in stride and poured her energy into her latest web series, Dil Ko Rafuu Kar Lei, where she stars opposite Karan V Grover. The digital drama, backed by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, is already a smash hit, racking up millions of views.
Ayesha reflected on her rising success, explaining how the unconventional format of the show made her anxious at first—but the gamble paid off. She believes it was all about connecting with the right audience at the right time.
Sure, Lucky Baskhar was a missed chapter. But Ayesha Khan is scripting her own story, on her own terms. And who knows? Maybe the universe is saving her for an even bigger screen moment.
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