Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi’s recent release, Dhoom Dhaam, got mixed responses from both the audience and critics. However, did you know that the film was originally supposed to star Katrina Kaif and Fawad Khan? In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, the film’s director, Aditya Dhar, admitted this.
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Aditya confirms the resemblance between Dhoom Dhaam and Raat Baaki plot
Aditya was initially set to make his grand Bollywood debut with the film, titled Raat Baaki, starring Katrina and Fawad, backed by Karan Johar. According to the portal, industry sources noticed an uncanny resemblance between Raat Baaki and Dhoom Dhaam. When asked if the two films had the same plot, Aditya confirmed, “That’s true. It’s the same story. But we tweaked it a little bit. We made it contemporary and a story of today’s times.”
Raat Baaki was scheduled to go on floors in 2016. However, after the Pulwama attack, actors from across the border were banned from being cast in Bollywood films. There were reports that Fawad would be replaced, but eventually, the film was shelved. Aditya later made his directorial debut with Uri – The Surgical Strike (2019), which became a sleeper blockbuster.
About Dhoom Dhaam
Dhoom Dhaam is a romantic comedy starring Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi in lead roles. Directed by Rishabh Seth and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios Productions, the film tells the story of a newly married couple who are forced to go on the run on their wedding night. The film was released on Netflix, receiving positive reviews from the audience.
Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film
Aditya is now working on his upcoming film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in key roles. Ranveer announced Dhurandhar in 2024 with a heartfelt post: “This one is for my fans, who have been so patient with me and clamouring for a turn like this… I promise you, this time, a cinematic experience like never before. With your blessings, we embark on this great, big motion picture adventure with spirited energy and pure intent. This time, it’s personal.”
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