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Akshay Kumar Pitches Himself for Haiwaan After Others Reject Role
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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Director Priyadarshan revealed that Akshay Kumar approached him to play the lead in the film Haiwaan after other actors declined the role.
Director Priyadarshan has confirmed that Akshay Kumar personally pitched himself for the lead role in the upcoming film Haiwaan.
According to the director, the role was initially offered to several actors who turned it down. Faced with a lack of suitable candidates, Akshay approached Priyadarshan and expressed his interest in playing the part.
The actor’s initiative has now secured him the central character in the film, which is set to be released later this year.
Priyadarshan praised Akshay’s enthusiasm and commitment, noting that the actor’s pitch was a decisive factor in finalizing the casting decision.
According to the director, the role was initially offered to several actors who turned it down. Faced with a lack of suitable candidates, Akshay approached Priyadarshan and expressed his interest in playing the part.
The actor’s initiative has now secured him the central character in the film, which is set to be released later this year.
Priyadarshan praised Akshay’s enthusiasm and commitment, noting that the actor’s pitch was a decisive factor in finalizing the casting decision.