I think Saif and Arjun were offered the role too. Infact when rumors of the film started two years back it was said Saif and Sid would be in this film. Later on right before it was confirmed that Fawad was doing the film Arjun was also supposed to be in the running. Either way looking at the reviews I am glad people like ARK or Arjun refused it. I dont think they would have been able to make the role work as well as Fawad did.
Here some articles on the film posted last year and the year before that:
Sidharth in coming-out filmWhile he's on board, Fawad Khan or Arjun Kapoor might join the project soon
Tushar P Joshi
Feb 11
DNA
Vikramaditya Motwane's loss is Shakun Batra's gain. The Lootera director's next Bhavesh Joshi for Dharma Productions with Sidharth Malhotra was shelved. Producer Karan Johar decided rather than losing the dates of Sidharth to another producer, to cast him in a film directed by Shakun (Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu fame).
A source reveals that the film is a two-hero project. He adds, "Sidharth's dates are available from April onwards with Bhavesh Joshi shelved. Arjun Kapoor and Fawad Khan are front-runners to play the parallel lead. Between the two, the part might go to the former, if negotiations work out. Female leads are being worked out. Alia's name is doing the rounds."
Buzz is that the film is about two brothers who are part of a dysfunctional family. One of them is gay and the film is a coming-out story. The source adds, "Sid has a fantastic role in this film and it will give him an opportunity to showcase his versatility. The story takes place over a weekend where the family goes for an outing and during the fun and games, one of the two brothers reveals his sexuality." The director remained unavailable for comment.
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4306464
Sidharth being considered to play a homosexual?
Our very own chocolate boy Sidharth Malhotra is reportedly being considered to play the character of a homosexual in an upcoming movie directed by 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' director Shakun Batra.According to sources, the movie is said to be about two brothers and a coming-out experience.Saif Ali Khan is likely to play the elder brother and because the movie is about a coming-out experience, we think Sid might be essaying a homosexual.The other actors in the running are Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. But with Sid's hot looks, and charming smile, we think he will be able to pull it off.The movie will be produced under Dharma Productions.
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4009637
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