Did you know that Jaideep Ahlawat was not the first choice for the villain role in Maharaj? Late actor Irrfan Khan was initially considered for the role, the filmmaker revealed.

Netflix and YRF's OTT film 'my lordThe film has been receiving positive responses from fans and critics since its release. In this movie, Junaid Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat In the lead role, Jaideep plays the antagonist. In the recent successful gathering of my lord, director Siddharth P Malhotra shared an incident that highlights Jaideep's dedication to his craft. After the film's shoot was over, Siddharth realized during post-production that Jaideep's introductory scene needed to be reshot. By then, five months had passed since Jaideep had completed his shoot and he had gained weight for his next role. Despite these challenges, Jaideep reshot the scene and won widespread acclaim for his portrayal. Interestingly, Siddharth has also revealed that Jaideep was not the first choice for this role.

This has been disclosed by the filmmaker Irrfan Khan Initially considered for the character. “God rest his soul. According to us, no one but Irrfan Khan can play this role,” said Siddharth. He acknowledged the immense pressure on Jaideep and encouraged him to match Irrfan's level of performance. Siddharth praised Jaideep and called him one of the best actors in the country today. He also mentioned that Jaideep was initially unsure about participating. “He wasn't sure how he would play it,” Siddharth explained, recounting a story to illustrate his vision for Maharaja.

Jaideep stunned everyone with his performance and transformation in the film, which also stars Junaid Khan, Shalini Pandey and Sharwari. Reflecting on his physical transformation, Jaideep shared, “The first two months were really painful, but then the results started to show, I felt motivated and happy. The process took five and a half months.”

Jaideep's dedication and hard work has paid off, 'Maharaj' has become a masterpiece. His performances, coupled with compelling plot and direction, have enthralled audiences and critics alike and enhanced his reputation as a versatile and talented actor.