Vardhaan Puri, grandson of legendary actor Amrish Puri, is steadily making his mark in the film industry. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Vardhaan shared fond memories of his grandfather, recalling how Amrish Puri’s influence shaped his values and career. He recounted a pivotal moment from Virasat, where the filmmakers initially considered Dilip Kumar for a key role. Upon hearing the script, Dilip Kumar reportedly said, “I can only see Amrish Puri in this role.”Vardhaan Puri: ‘Dilip Kumar was the first choice for Virasat’
Vardhaan Puri, grandson of legendary actor Amrish Puri, is steadily making his mark in the film industry. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Vardhaan shared fond memories of his grandfather, recalling how Amrish Puri’s influence shaped his values and career. He recounted a pivotal moment from Virasat, where the filmmakers initially considered Dilip Kumar for a key role. Upon hearing the script, Dilip Kumar reportedly said, “I can only see Amrish Puri in this role.”