Pakistani actress Sajal Aly, known for her role in the Bollywood film Mom, is rumored to be cast alongside Prabhas in an upcoming romantic period drama directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. This project, tentatively titled Fauji is expected to be visually and emotionally captivating and has generated quite a buzz on social media.
Prabhas has faced controversies with his recent films: Adipurush was criticized for its portrayal of the Ramayana, Salaar was accused of alleged self-booking tactics, and Kalki 2898 AD is now facing legal issues for its depiction of the character Kalki.
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Given these controversies, casting a Pakistani actress could potentially spark further backlash, especially considering the strained relations between India and Pakistan. Such a casting choice could lead to calls for boycotts and unnecessary negativity around the film.
A similar situation occurred with Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees, which faced significant controversy and protests after casting Pakistani actress Mahira Khan.
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While Sajal Aly is a talented and beautiful actress, casting her at this time might not be ideal. The filmmakers might consider other options to avoid potential controversies.
Besides Sajal Aly, international dancer and model Iman Esmail is also rumored to be in the running for the female lead role. Director Hanu Raghavapudi reportedly started following her on Instagram and she has also started following Prabhas and Hanu.
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