When the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ unveiled Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjuna As the film’s lead pair, the announcement quickly became a topic of discussion online. Much of the conversation revolved around the age difference between the actors, with social media users expressing mixed reactions. Amidst the chatter, Sarah chose to address the controversy and offered her perspective on the casting choice.The actor clarified that while he was aware of the ongoing controversies, he never felt the need to justify his appearance in the film as he understood the narrative and requirements of his role.
Why didn’t the criticism bother Sara Arjuna?
Speaking to NDTV about the backlash at the time, Sara revealed that she had largely stayed away from social media discussions. Instead of focusing on public opinion, he preferred to trust the filmmakers’ vision and his understanding of the story.“All the noise is on social media, right? And I’m not very active. I’m not very involved in it… I also believe that everyone has their own opinion. And, I really believe in ‘live and let live’… it’s their opinion. It doesn’t affect how I think… I knew the story, and I knew it was justified, and that’s all.”Sarah’s comments suggest that her faith in the script played a major role in how she handled the controversy. Because he was familiar with the context in which the characters existed, he never questioned whether the casting decision made sense. Rather than go into public debate, the actor chose to let the work speak for itself, maintaining that the story adequately explained the pairing.
Ranveer Singh left a lasting impression
Apart from addressing the controversy, Sara also took the opportunity to talk about the experience of sharing screen space with Ranveer Singh. He described the actor as someone whose dedication extended beyond his own scenes. Reflecting on their collaboration, Sara said, “Whoever I work with in the future, I don’t think anyone can top Ranveer. He has set the bar so high. As an actor, he is deeply involved in his craft, but he takes care of the whole set.“
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Sara Arjun’s gratitude towards Ranveer Singh
What impressed Sara the most was Ranveer’s approach to filmmaking as a joint endeavour. According to him, he actively supported not only his fellow actors but also the larger team working behind the scenes. “He sees filmmaking as teamwork. He’s equally invested in what I do and the set and what others are contributing. That’s really important. He brings everyone together.”Years later, Sara’s comments continue to be revisited whenever the conversation around ‘Dhurandhar’ resurfaces, serving as a reminder of how she navigated one of the film’s most talked-about controversies while also praising her co-star.
