Dhurandhar choreographer Vijay Ganguly confirms Tamannaah Bhatia was not part of Shararat track plans

Dhurandhar choreographer Vijay Ganguly has stepped forward to clear the air regarding rumours that Tamannaah Bhatia was ‘rejected’ for the song Shararat. Social media was abuzz after reports suggested that the makers had replaced her with Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza. Vijay has now clarified that Tamannaah was never under consideration for the track, requesting that comparisons and speculation be stopped.

Speaking on his social media, Vijay Ganguly explained, "I genuinely enjoy conversations around cinema and the many layers that go into making a film. That said, I've often refrained from putting myself out there because, at times, words get selectively lifted, misquoted or sensationalised to serve headlines rather than the craft. It's unfortunate that instead of the conversation staying on the song and the creative intent behind Shararat, the focus has shifted to comparisons between two wonderful artists, with strong and reductive terms like ‘rejections’ being used – something that was never the spirit of what was shared."

He further added, "To clarify: Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene. In Dhurandhar, the music is woven into a high-stakes moment where the tension is key. The makers opted for two performers to keep the focus on the story's progression. This choice was about protecting the film's atmosphere and ensuring the narrative remains the hero of the sequence."

In a recent interview with Filmy Gyan, Vijay had mentioned Tamannaah while discussing the song but explained that director Aditya Dhar did not want the track to become an item number. "If it were just about one girl, it would have taken attention away from the story. That's why there are two girls, not one," he said.

For context, Dhurandhar has already crossed Rs 500 crore at the box office and ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2025. Vijay Ganguly’s clarification now puts an end to speculation about Tamannaah Bhatia’s involvement in the song and focuses attention back on the film’s creative decisions.