Arjun Rampal is back in Ra.One

Arjun Rampal is back in Ra.One

By Sonal Chawla, 8 March, 2010

It was reported earlier that with Arjun Rampal's back problem persisting, Vivek Oberoi could end up replacing him in the film, but regular treatment and medication has put Arjun back in action.

A source reveals, "Arjun was always the original choice to play the villain. Director Anubhav Sinha was very keen to have only Arjun because he perfectly suited the role and his persona is exactly what the director was looking for. His back problem was the only hurdle."

The source continues, "It's true that Vivek Oberoi had auditioned for the role and was being considered as a back-up candidate. But things seem to be going well with Arjun and we'll see him sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan again after Om Shanti Om in which he also played SRK's adversary.

Arjun will have to perform a couple of stunts, but being a SFX movie, the director will make things easier for Arjun through the use of technology."

While Arjun's treatment is ongoing, he is already looking forward to start shooting. "Arjun is recovering speedily and is all charged up to play the villain's role," adds the source.

A source close to Arjun confirmed the news.

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Arjun Rampal to play villain opposite SRK in Ra.1

By Bollywood Hungama News Network, March 8, 2010 - 13:37 IST

By now its common knowledge that Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Rampal are close friends. The duo have starred together in super-hit films like Don and Om Shanti Om. Shah Rukh even made a fleeting appearance in Arjun's home production I See You that released a few years ago. Now SRK and Arjun Rampal will once again be seen together in Shah Rukh's home production Ra.1 to be directed by Anubhav Sinha.

While Shah Rukh plays a super-hero kind of a character in the film, the buzz is that Arjun will be playing his nemesis. The sci-fy film which is expected to go on floors very soon features Kareena Kapoor as the female lead.

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/03/08/13835/index.html

YAY!!! 🥳 I loved arjun Srk combo..They rocked in Don and OSO 👍🏼 Now cannot wait for them in Ra.one. I love Vivek but not more than Arjun, he has made some really wise choices in his life. 😳

yeah zaru! from the time SRK told it on twitter I've been not happy! i think arjun's hot n all but he's not a great actor..quit lousy his performances are ..he doesn't have the captivating screen presence to be an villain and also his voice is a big let down..n i wanted vivek as villain cuz he proved his mettle as one in shootout he proved he could look frightening n any day vivek is a better actor then arjun..i think you'd agree!

oh yeah divs i completely agree with you. Vivek is definately a better actor than arjun. But i think Srk would had thought about it. I mean Arjun is doing stunts and maybe the role is suited for arjun more than to vivek. I thought he was very good in OSO.