"I will die if...": Vivek Agnihotri on casting Kangana Ranaut-Alia Bhatt together in a film

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• Oct 2, 2023 | Dhupali Das

Vivek Agnihotri's latest directorial venture, "The Vaccine War," starring Nana Patekar, faced a challenging start at the box office...

Digital Desk: Renowned filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, best known for his recent project "The Vaccine War," has firmly dismissed rumors and speculation about casting Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut in a future film together. During a candid interview with Siddharth Kannan, Agnihotri expressed his disbelief at the notion, stating that he has no intention of bringing the two talented actresses together and that he maintains a detached stance towards their lives.

When asked if he could possibly bring Alia and Kangana together in a film, Agnihotri responded emphatically, "If I start thinking like this, I will die. Who thinks like this, and who can even think like this?" He further emphasized the remarkable achievements of both actresses, highlighting that Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut have received National Awards from the Government of India, a recognition of their exceptional contributions to Indian cinema.

Agnihotri also shared his admiration for Kangana and reminisced about meeting Alia at an awards ceremony, appreciating the cordiality with which she approached him. However, he made it clear that he has no intentions of orchestrating a collaboration between the two actresses, asserting, "I bring two people together? What do I have to do with their lives? I don't have any such hobbies. I don't have any emotional connection towards anyone. I am the most detached person."

Recent social media activity had stirred speculation about a potential feud between Kangana and Alia, but Kangana had also praised Alia for her role in "Gangubai Kathiawadi."

Meanwhile, Vivek Agnihotri's latest directorial venture, "The Vaccine War," starring Nana Patekar, faced a challenging start at the box office. The film, which hit theaters on September 28, garnered only Rs 85 lakhs on its opening day. According to reports from Sacnilk, the four-day collection for the film stands at Rs 5.75 crores. Despite the initial setback, Agnihotri remains focused on his craft, undeterred by the rumors surrounding Alia and Kangana's potential collaboration.