‘Agar woh zor se chilla denge’: When Irrfan Khan initially refused to work with Sunny Deol | Bollywood News
Irrfan Khan is regarded as one of the finest actors Indian cinema has ever produced. When he passed away in 2020, the loss was mourned not just by Bollywood but by audiences across the world. His effortless performances, emotional depth, and natural screen presence made him an artiste unlike any other. But there was a time when even Irrfan struggled with insecurity — especially while starring alongside a massive commercial star like Sunny Deol. The two actors came together for director Neerraj Pathak’s thriller Right Yaaa Wrong. While Sunny was already an established superstar known for blockbusters like Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Ghayal, Ghatak, and Border, Irrfan was primarily associated with independent and content-driven cinema at the time. Recalling the film’s casting process during an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Neerraj revealed that Sunny Deol had loved the script and asked who would play the other protagonist. “I told him I had Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan Khan in mind because they were perfect for the role,” Neerraj shared, adding, “I had known Irrfan since our …
