"I feel there’s a lot of potential in her as an actor."
Akshay Kumar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan stars Manushi Chhillar as the female lead but the film had another choice in mind.
Ali Abbas Zafar revealed that Katrina Kaif was the first choice but could not cast her due to scheduling conflicts.
The filmmaker revealed: “She couldn’t do our film because she was busy with something else.
“I just hope that she keeps her dates free for my next film.”
Despite her unavailability, Ali emphasised that Katrina is his top choice for leading female roles in his projects.
The pair have worked together on the likes of Bharat and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Ali continued: “Katrina is always on my mind when it comes to making any film.
“If I don’t cast her, she calls and tells me, ‘Why aren’t you taking me in your film?’ She said the same this time around too.
“Whenever I’ve worked with her, we’ve always shared a great bond as a director-actor duo.”
Ali further highlighted Katrina’s exceptional talent as an actress, stating that her potential remains largely untapped.
He praised her performances in their previous collaborations.
He said: “I feel there’s a lot of potential in her as an actor.
“Be it Bharat, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan or Tiger Zinda Hai, she has done some really good work with me.
“Every time I make a film, the first call I get is from Katrina where she complains about me not casting her.
“She often asks, Why am I not being offered this film?”
Katrina Kaif’s association with Ali Abbas Zafar spans several successful projects all of which garnered acclaim at the box office.
Despite missing out on Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Katrina’s support for the film was evident as she praised the trailer on her Instagram, expressing pride in Ali’s directorial venture.
The trailer for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan received widespread acclaim, with celebrities like Salman Khan and Varun Dhawan lauding its action-packed sequences.
Katrina’s acknowledgement of the film further fuelled speculation of a potential collaboration in the future.
Fans eagerly anticipate their reunion on the silver screen.
Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan features the likes of Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha and Alaya F.
Scheduled for release on April 10, 2024, the film is set to clash with Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan at the box office, promising audiences an enthralling cinematic experience.
Meanwhile, Katrina Kaif’s professional endeavours continue to captivate audiences, with her recent performance in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas earning critical acclaim.
While her upcoming projects remain undisclosed, fans eagerly await announcements from the beloved actress.
On the personal front, Katrina Kaif’s marriage to Vicky Kaushal has been the subject of much speculation, with ongoing rumours surrounding her pregnancy.
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