- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 13 Sep 2024 02:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Content creator Viraj Ghelani recently made his cameo appearance in Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster movie Jawan. Ghelani recalled his work experience with the film’s director Atlee and called it ‘worst’. Viraj expressed disappointment with Jawan, hoping for meaningful dialogue. He revealed that he worked 15 days, but only a half-hour shoot from the first day was used, feeling creators and influencers were cast for publicity rather than substance.
Viraj Ghelani recalls working in Jawan
In a conversation with The Having Said That Show podcast, Viraj said, “Why did I do it? People were very kind when they watched the film for me, but it was the worst experience I’ve ever had. They don’t consider you because they have Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt. The work culture was like, ‘Haan, yaha khada ho ja, yeh karle”
He further added, “Viraj's friends didn't bother watching Jawan, dismissing it with a "F**k it". He also shared his fiancée's disappointment at the premiere, where his scene lasted mere seconds, making him feel like a fleeting background extra.
He said, “I shot for 10 days in the May heat at Madh Island from 12 PM to 6 PM. But suddenly, I saw that they only used footage from the first day’s half-hour shoot, despite my 15 days of work. They cast creators and influencers merely for clout.”
About Jawan
Jawan received positive reviews, broke box-office records, and became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 (₹1,148.32 crore). It earned 14 Filmfare nominations, including Best Film and Director. The movie is now streaming on OTT giant Netflix.
