Imran Khan Clarifies 'Dishonest' Casting Remark, Affirms Respect for Vishal Bhardwaj

• Imran Khan initially claimed Vishal Bhardwaj cast him in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' for 'dishonest' budget reasons, not suitability, after Ajay Devgn's exit.
• He felt a lack of creative connection with Bhardwaj during filming, describing it as an isolating experience.
• Khan has now clarified his comments, stating he still highly respects Bhardwaj as an excellent filmmaker and is proud of his role in MKBKM.
• He explained his intention was to share personal experience and highlight industry casting processes driven by budget, not to blame Bhardwaj.
• The film, released in 2013, also featured Anushka Sharma, Pankaj Kapur, Shabana Azmi, and Aarya Babbar.

Why It Matters: Imran Khan clarifies his 'dishonest' casting remarks, emphasizing respect for Vishal Bhardwaj and industry insights.