Inside Story: I Was The Initial Choice For The Female Lead For Raees, Reveals Ankita Shorey

I was the initial selection for the female lead of the picture. In fact I went through the look test for the part as it is a character of a Pakistani Muslim girl, and they (filmmaker/producers) were looking for a particular face. I waited for six months for the confirmation and join the workshop to prepare for the character. Nonetheless, there was a last minute change occur,” the model-turned-celebrity told IANS.

Ankita said she had got to know about the rumours when lately she was in Paris for the French European Indian Fashion Week. Though in the beginning she didn’t feel the need to describe things to the media, after she recognized the importance of a clarification.

“When I read it online, the article clearly said that someone from the production house unveiled the story. Since the fact was right, I was silent and did not give my statement. Like I’ve been replaced due to my nationality and faith after heard rumours. There isn’t any truth to that at all. So today I will be making the official statement ,” she said.

Though it could have already been an excellent launch for her opposite SRK, Ankita does not have any bad feelings at missing the opportunity for anyone.

As a human being, I had an expectation once I got to know it and I felt a little bad, but I really believe that everything happens for a reason. The only regret is that I missed out a chance to work with Excel Entertainment and Shah Rukh Khan. Mahira is a fantastic celebrity, I will be certain she has done a superb job,” she said.