Recently, there were reports of Shraddha Kapoor being approached for 'Welcome Back'. TOI had reported that Shraddha refused the offer, not wanting to work with 35-plus actors. Apparently, she was referring to the main lead John Abraham.
This has caused the makers of 'Welcome Back' to give out a puff of fume. Apparently, producer Firoz A.Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee are extremely upset with these reports. They say that the real truth is that the actress was never approached for the role in the first place.
As per their statement to the press, the leading role in the original movie 'Welcome' was essayed by Bollywood's numero uno Katrina Kaif. Therefore, the makers are keen on casting an A-lister opposite John Abraham.
Setting the record straight says Firoz Nadiadwala's spokesperson,
"Shraddha Kapoor has never been approached for the film and its shocking for her to even suggest it. The role requires someone who is extremely glamorous, has great screen presence and is a fine actress and frankly glamour isn't Shraddha Kapoor's forte -Lets not forget that"
He adds, "Welcome starred the country's number one actress Katrina and hence the role would be suitable to an actress in the top rankings and Shraddha Kapoor doesn't figure in the top 10. It would require years for someone like Shraddha who is barely a film old and has worked with only with newcomers, to get to the level of working with a huge brand name like John Abraham. The makers have almost finalized a top actress, announcement of which will soon be made".
Clarifying the same says Aneez Bazmee's spokesperson,
"Aneez bhai is very amused by the rumors. It seems to have become a trend for wannabe actresses to declare that they are receiving big films like Welcome Back and are rejecting them since this is the only way they get publicity".