(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – XXX star Deepika Padukone very nearly secured a role in a major new musical drama, but was ultimately snubbed in favour of Malavika Mohanan.
Director Majid Majidi has explained why he opted not to cast the Return Of Xander Cage beauty in his latest project, Beyond The Clouds.
Padukone had auditioned for the lead, but was not ultimately cast.
Majidi has told Deccan Chronicle: “My producers tell me that Deepika had shown some interest in the beginning and it is because of that, that I wanted her to be part of my movie.
“And when I asked her for a look test, it was not to doubt her professionalism. She is an excellent actress.”
He added: “But how much she befits the role, that is in my vision, I wanted to see.
“Let me tell you though, that the circumstances were such that they weren’t favourable and nothing materialised of it.”
Beyond The Clouds is due out by the end of the year, and a first look was released earlier this year.
Padukone remains busy, however: she has been working on Padmavati, for which she had to grow her hair.
