Choreographer Vijay Ganguly says Tamannaah Bhatia was never considered for Dhurandhar song

Summary: Vijay Ganguly clarifies Tamannaah Bhatia was not even in talks for the Shararat song.

Choreographer Vijay Ganguly has cleared up confusion around recent comments linked to Dhurandhar and actress Tamannaah Bhatia. In a clarification shared on social media, Ganguly said Tamannaah was never under consideration for the film’s special track “Shararat,” and that earlier remarks suggesting otherwise were misunderstood.

The mix-up began when some reports implied that Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar had rejected Tamannaah for the number — a claim both Ganguly and others close to the project now say isn’t accurate. Ganguly stressed that Tamannaah’s name was not among candidates being considered for the song at any stage, and that there was never any formal offer or negotiation. According to him, the story that she was “rejected” was a mischaracterisation of casual industry chatter rather than any real casting process.

In his statement, Ganguly also made it clear that creative decisions for Dhurandhar — including song performers and dancers — were made carefully by the director and team, and not driven by off-the-cuff speculation or media interpretation. 

He emphasised that behind-the-scenes roles like choreography often involve many names being mentioned informally before final choices are made, and that doesn’t always translate into actual casting talks.

Tamannaah's fans and movie buffs who were confused by the earlier headlines have been quick to respond online, with many pointing out that celebrity gossip can quickly take on a life of its own if not grounded in direct quotes.

With Ganguly’s clarification now public, the record is straight: Tamannaah Bhatia was never a contender for the Dhurandhar “Shararat” song, and there was no rejection by the creative team. This confirms how rumors are fueled in entertainment reporting, and why direct clarifications from those involved remain essential.