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In August 2019, Karan Johar announced Takht, a magnum opus period drama, based in the Mughal era that would chronicle the enmity between Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh for the succession of the throne. The star-studded ensemble comprised Ranveer Singh (Dara Shukoh), Vicky Kaushal (Aurangzeb), Anil Kapoor (Shah Jahan), Kareena Kapoor Khan (Jahanara Begum), Alia Bhatt (Dilras Banu Begum), Janhvi Kapoor (Nadira Banu Begum) and Bhumi Pednekar (Roshanara Begum).<\/p>\n

A year later, in 2020, reports started doing the rounds that Akshay Oberoi has been roped in to play Jahanara Begum\u2019s husband in the film. But Akshay refused to comment on the speculations. These reports were later refuted with another report stating that he was not cast in that role. Eventually, the film, which was initially slated to begin production in March 2020 with a Christmas 2021 release date, was shelved due to the Covid-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n

Now, speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, Akshay finally opens up on Takht and reveals that he indeed was offered a part in the film. But it was that of Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh\u2019s brother. \u201cKaran had cast me in Takht. That would be the first film that I would\u2019ve done with them. Shanoo Sharma had tested me for the part of the third brother after Ranveer and Vicky. Murad Baksh was the name of the character,” he tells us. <\/p>\n

Recalling his conversation with Karan, he shares, \u201cI met Karan. He was so fascinating and open. He told me that he didn\u2019t even see my audition but that he had watched my previous works and wanted to collaborate with me. It was very sweet of him. We did the look test. But then Covid happened and the film shut down.” And when that happened, it was \u2018soul-crushing\u2019 for Akshay. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was so heart breaking. It was a huge film. I still have a picture of me in that costume. I sometimes look at it and tell myself, \u2018I look the part!\u2019 When I got news that the film wasn\u2019t happening anymore, it crushed my soul. Covid mein already dhanda bandh tha. I remember sitting in my living room and looking at the newspaper that carried the news that the film is being shelved. That\u2019s when I read about it for the first time because I wasn\u2019t privileged to get that information first-hand,” he says. <\/p>\n

But things began looking up when Fighter came his way, a film he believes is a \u2018replacement for Takht\u2019. \u201cThe industry was shut and there was this sense of uncertainty. But I thought that once things are over, we\u2019ll start the shoot. And when Fighter came my way, my management team at Exceed had told me that mere kundli mein yeh hai ki ek badi film aayegi. I believed them. I accepted it that Takht didn\u2019t happen. And soon after Covid was over, I was offered Fighter. The phrase \u2018der aaye durust aaye\u2019 applies a lot to my life,” says Akshay. <\/p>\n

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Titas Chowdhury is a Principal Correspondent at News18 Showsha. She writes about cinema, music and gender in cinema. Interviewing actors and filmmakers, writing about latest trends in showbiz and bringing break…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Titas Chowdhury is a Principal Correspondent at News18 Showsha. She writes about cinema, music and gender in cinema. Interviewing actors and filmmakers, writing about latest trends in showbiz and bringing break… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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