What went wrong? Kritika Kamra speaks about her shelved Dharma project

Kritika Kamra reveals why Bollywood debut with Dharma got shelved
27 Jul 2024

Kritika Kamra, recognized for Bambai Meri Jaan and Tandav, was initially slated to make her Bollywood debut in a film co-produced by Karan Johar and Ektaa R Kapoor.

The movie, intended as a Hindi remake of Mira Nair's Vanity Fair, was also set to feature Emraan Hashmi.

However, due to financial and business complications, the project was shelved.

Kamra disclosed in an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha that this film was the first she had signed.

Kamra expresses disappointment over cancelled debut
Project Fallout

Kamra expressed her disappointment over the cancellation of the project, stating, "That was the time when I had quit television and was auditioning for films. To get a Dharma launch was and is a pretty big deal. It was signed and sealed and was ready to go on floors."

"It was supposed to be directed by Akshay Roy. We did the prep and the readings."

Despite this setback, she made her Bollywood debut with Mitron in 2018.

Kamra's collaboration with Johar in 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'
New project

Kamra is now part of Gyaarah Gyaarah, a ZEE5 web series co-produced by Johar and Guneet Monga.

Speaking about this collaboration, she said, "Gyaarah Gyaarah is technically my first collaboration with Dharma. Things happen on their own and maybe this is how I was supposed to collaborate with them."

"Everything happens at the right time. I'm more prepared now than I was at that time."

The series will premiere on August 9.