Rana Daggubati made a quick cameo in Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone-starrer Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, which was launched in 2013. Not too long ago, whereas talking at IFP 2026 (India Movie Venture) at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai, Rana recalled how Ranbir and the movie’s director, Ayan Mukerji, unexpectedly roped him in for the cameo.
‘They only kidnapped me’
Recalling the incident, Rana shared that one other huge star was initially speculated to play the function however declined the provide. Ayan and Ranbir then approached him. The duo persuaded him to journey with them to Udaipur for the cameo whereas he was taking pictures for an additional mission.
He stated, “I’m buddies with Ranbir and Ayan. Some huge star was speculated to play that, and that star stated no. So these guys got here to my lodge room the place I used to be staying and taking pictures for another movie. They only kidnapped me and stated you need to come to Udaipur tonight with us. They took me on the flight and shot that scene with me and got here again.”
Rana additionally spoke about how he approaches cameo roles, saying he doesn’t consider them in the identical approach as full-fledged elements. He added, “That’s as a lot as I can bear in mind about cameos. So, I vaguely bear in mind one thing occurred within the night time. I shot one thing and I used to be again within the morning to a different set. So I used to be like, one thing has occurred. That is as a lot as I bear in mind concerning the cameo.”
About Rana Daggubati’s function in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
In Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Rana performed Vikram Jaiswal, a photographer who’s taking pictures at Aditi’s (Kalki Koechlin) wedding ceremony. Aditi is a detailed buddy of Naina (Deepika Padukone) and Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor). In the course of the cameo, Vikram tries to flirt with Naina, prompting Bunny to step in and pull him away. The interplay results in a confrontation between the 2 males.
About Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Karan Johar and Hiroo Yash Johar beneath the banner of Dharma Productions, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was launched in theatres in , 2013. The romantic comedy adopted 4 buddies whose lives and relationships evolve as they reunite at completely different phases of their lives. The movie turned a significant box-office success and stays common among the many viewers,particularly for its music.
In the meantime, Ranbir is geraing up for the discharge of his subsequent movie Ramayana, which is ready to launch on November 5. Deepika, alternatively, will probably be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s King and Allu Arjun’s Raaka.