Delhi-6's Shocking Twist: Original Version Ends with Hero's Ashes Immersion
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Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2009 film Delhi-6, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor, has a dark secret. In a recent interview, Mehra revealed that the original version of the movie had a jarring twist: it began with the ashes immersion of the protagonist, Abhishek Bachchan's character, in the Ganges. The voiceover, in Abhishek's voice, sets the tone for the rest of the film, saying, 'These are my ashes.' This bold opening was met with praise at the Venice Film Festival, but it never made it to Indian audiences. Mehra has now shared the reason behind this change, attributing it to 'foolishness' on his part. The director felt that the film's dark humor and intense themes made it necessary to leave the audience with a glimmer of hope. However, Mehra is now unsure if the time is right to release the original version, citing that the nation hasn't evolved and has taken a step back in many ways. Delhi-6, which also stars Waheeda Rehman and Rishi Kapoor, was a commercial failure but received mixed reviews from critics. The film's original version remains a mystery, but Mehra's candid admission has sparked curiosity about what could have been. In related news, Abhishek Bachchan was last seen in Madhumita's Kaalidhar Laapata and is set to appear in Siddharth Anand's King alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has directed several notable films, including Aks, Rang De Basanti, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
