Imran Khan Says He Was Cast in ‘Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola’ for Money, Not Talent

Imran Khan: Imran Khan recently revealed the basis for his casting in 'Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola.' He revealed which actors were previously associated with the film.

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Imran Khan Says He Was Cast in ‘Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola’ for Money, Not Talent
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Imran Khan: Imran Khan recently revealed the basis for his casting in 'Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola.' He revealed which actors were previously associated with the film.
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Imran Khan Says He Was Cast in ‘Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola’ for Money, Not Talent
Imran Khan Says He Was Cast in ‘Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola’ for Money, Not Talent

Imran Khan is in the headlines for his shocking statement. Imran Khan got a lot of appreciation for his performance in ‘Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola.’ While talking about his experience related to the movie, Imran Khan has revealed many things. Imran Khan feels he got this movie because of the money he would have earned from the flick.

In Samdish's podcast, Khan said, "I worked with Vishal Bhardwaj on 'Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola.' It was a film where I felt alone." Imran further explained, "I think they cast me in the film for some dishonest reason, not for any genuine creative reason." Ajay Devgan was attached to this film, but he left. My previous films had been hits, so they cast me because of the budget. Bollywood's casting process is completely based on budget.

Imran Khan criticized the industry for focusing more on money than creativity. He said, "No one cares about whether you're the right actor for the role when casting you. They just ask, 'How much money will I get with this?'" Khan also revealed that he and director Vishal Bhardwaj had a weak relationship during production, indicating a professional and emotional distance.

The film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" was released in 2013. It starred Imran Khan alongside Anushka Sharma, Pankaj Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, and Arya Babbar. Vishal Bhardwaj was the director and producer.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 02 Apr, 2026 Author

Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.

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