Last Updated:October 30, 2024, 19:32 IST Anushka Sharma once revealed her reasons for declining Tamasha, despite Imtiaz Ali’s reputation for bringing out the best in his actors. Anushka Sharma opened up about her decision to turn down Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha, a role that eventually went to Deepika Padukone. Tamasha, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, is celebrated as one of Bollywood’s most beloved films. Interestingly, Anushka Sharma was originally considered for the lead role in Imtiaz Ali’s directorial. Reflecting on her decision, Anushka once shared that she believed an Imtiaz Ali film could have brought her praise, given his reputation as a skilled director. In a 2016 interaction with ANI, Anushka was asked if she regretted turning down Tamasha. She candidly explained that she had declined the role because the storyline heavily focused on the male protagonist, played by Ranbir Kapoor. Although she hadn’t watched the film, Anushka confidently noted that she would have been appreciated if she had taken on the project. “I have no doubt that if I did the film, I would …