The buzz around Farhan Akhtar takes a dig at Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit? says “It was a month away from filming, which seems to be a pattern nowadays” refuses to die down. From social media chatter to box office projections, everyone in the industry seems to have an opinion — and the latest update only strengthens the conversation.

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Add as a preferred source on Google Farhan Akhtar has revisited some interesting memories from the making of his directorial launch Dil Chahta Hai, which recently completed 25 years. In an interaction with The Hollywood Reporter, Farhan opened up about how Saif Ali Khan, who played Sameer in the cult coming-of-age movie, had almost walked away from the project shortly before filming began.

While recalling the installment, Farhan also made a comment that appeared to reference the recent controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and Don 3. Speaking about Saif's casting as Sameer, Farhan disclosed that the performer was initially thrilled about the part but began considering his exit from the movie just days before it went on floors.

Saif was as per reports dealing with date issues due to his other projects in the pipeline and had decided that stepping away from Dil Chahta Hai might be the practical option. Farhan, however, was convinced that Saif was the only performer who could bring Sameer to life and personally went to convince him to stay with the movie.

Recalling his reaction to the possibility of Saif leaving, Farhan said, “For me, it was just like my head was destroyed because it was… When we met him, when we got into it, there was nobody else who could've played that part. It was a true heartbreak.” Eventually, Saif remained on board, and his portrayal of Sameer became one of the most memorable aspects of Dil Chahta Hai.

The part, along with Aamir Khan's Akash and Akshaye Khanna's Siddharth, went on to become an integral part of the movie's enduring legacy. Interestingly, Farhan's recollection of Saif's near-exit also brought up memories of the controversy surrounding Don 3. Ranveer Singh had been disclosed as the fresh face of the Don universe after Shah Rukh Khan's exit from the movie series.

However, the project subsequently went through a significant change when Ranveer stepped away from the movie before production could begin. While discussing Saif's decision to reconsider Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan made a remark that appeared to draw a parallel with situations in the industry today. Talking about how close the movie was to going on floors when Saif considered leaving, he said, “It was a month away from filming, which seems to be a pattern nowadays.” Farhan then quickly clarified that such situations are not limited to one filmmaker or project, adding, “But, not just with me…things like this happen too,” he quickly pointed out.

The Don 3 controversy had made headlines after Ranveer Singh's departure from the project, with reports around the time suggesting that the decision had sparked strong reactions within the industry. The controversy was also linked to reports that the performer had faced a temporary ban from certain movie-related activities, though the reported ban was eventually revoked.

The installment became another instance of a significant Bollywood project undergoing a casting shake-up before production. Farhan's la…

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