The choices actors and directors make can frequently influence the trajectory of their careers in the dynamic world of Bollywood. One such crucial moment occurred in 2015 when director Nikhil Advani approached Hrithik Roshan with an offer for the lead role in the film "Baazaar." Roshan, however, turned down the offer in favour of playing the lead in "Kaabil." This choice drew criticism and a lot of interest from the business community. In this piece, we examine the circumstances surrounding this crucial turning point and the factors that led to Hrithik Roshan's decision.
In 2015, Nikhil Advani, who was best known for his work on "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "D-Day," was preparing to helm the financial thriller "Baazaar." The script for the movie focused on the compelling world of stock trading, corporate rivalries, and ambition. Nikhil Advani thought that Hrithik Roshan, a well-known performer with a proven track record, would be the perfect choice for the lead role in this pivotal drama. Advani therefore offered Roshan the role of the protagonist—a complex figure navigating the competitive financial markets.
In 2015, Hrithik Roshan, who had already experienced career highs and lows, found himself in a precarious situation. The actor had experienced box office success with films like "Koi Mil Gaya," "Dhoom 2," and "Krrish," but he had also encountered failure with pictures like "Kites" and "Mohenjo Daro." Roshan's choice of scripts has come under scrutiny in particular because the latter two had poor box office results.
Roshan's choice to reject the offer for "Baazaar" was motivated by a number of different factors. His desire to take the safe route after his recent professional setbacks was one of the main causes. He was wary of taking chances, especially with a director whose prior endeavours had not met with resounding success. At the time, Nikhil Advani had a history of directing films that had received varying degrees of critical acclaim as well as commercial success. Roshan felt uneasy about committing to a project because it was already fraught with unknowns.
Another script, "Kaabil," entered the picture as they were making their decisions. Sanjay Gupta's revenge thriller "Kaabil" provided Hrithik Roshan with a demanding and emotionally taxing role. Roshan was drawn to the script for a number of reasons. First of all, it offered him the chance to play a character who had a visual impairment, a change from his usual roles and a challenge he was ready to take on.
Roshan was intrigued by the script's emotional complexity and the potential for an engaging performance. It provided him with a special character arc to explore because "Kaabil" was the tale of a blind man seeking retribution and justice. The character required not only physical transformation but also the capacity to convincingly express a wide range of emotions.
The project also had the support of FilmKraft Productions, a renowned production company run by Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh. Given the uncertainties that frequently accompany Bollywood endeavours, this gave the production team a sense of security and trust, which was essential.
Finally, choosing "Kaabil" over "Baazaar" turned out to be a career-changing move for Hrithik Roshan. After its January 2017 release, "Kaabil," it received favourable reviews from both critics and viewers. A return to commercial success for the actor was made possible by Roshan's widely praised portrayal of a blind man seeking retribution, and the film's steady box office performance.
Saif Ali Khan played the lead in the movie "Baazaar," which did eventually come to be produced, but it did not have the same impact on the box office. The movie received mixed reviews and didn't have the same level of popularity as "Kaabil."
It was a calculated move by Hrithik Roshan to select "Kaabil" over "Baazaar" in 2015, and it paid off handsomely. It gave him the chance to take on a difficult role, give an impactful performance, and reclaim his position in the industry after a string of failures. While "Baazaar" by Nikhil Advani might have been an interesting endeavour, Roshan made a wise career decision by prioritising a more secure and emotionally compelling script in "Kaabil." It emphasises the significance of script selection, the value of a cooperative production team, and the necessity for actors to make choices in line with their instincts and professional goals.
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