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Director Tigmanshu Dhulia laments lost years over unreleased projects with Irrfan Khan, Sunny Deol
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 04:01 AM
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Veteran filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia revealed that several films he planned with Irrfan Khan and Sunny Deol never took off, leaving him feeling he wasted years of his career.
Renowned director Tigmanshu Dhulia opened up about two high‑profile projects that never materialised – one starring the late Irrfan Khan and another featuring Sunny Deol. In a recent interview he described the experience as a period in which he "wasted many years" trying to get the films off the ground.
Both ventures had progressed beyond the scripting stage, with Dhulia reportedly finalising casts and seeking producers. However, logistical hurdles and scheduling conflicts stalled the productions, and eventually the projects were shelved indefinitely.
Dhulia said the setbacks forced him to redirect his creative energy toward other assignments, but the lost time continues to weigh on him. He emphasized that while the films remain unfinished, the lessons learned will shape his future collaborations.
Looking ahead, the director hinted at new scripts in development, underscoring his resolve to move past the missed opportunities and deliver fresh content to audiences.
Both ventures had progressed beyond the scripting stage, with Dhulia reportedly finalising casts and seeking producers. However, logistical hurdles and scheduling conflicts stalled the productions, and eventually the projects were shelved indefinitely.
Dhulia said the setbacks forced him to redirect his creative energy toward other assignments, but the lost time continues to weigh on him. He emphasized that while the films remain unfinished, the lessons learned will shape his future collaborations.
Looking ahead, the director hinted at new scripts in development, underscoring his resolve to move past the missed opportunities and deliver fresh content to audiences.