Not Shahid Kapoor, Deva was actually for Amitabh Bachchan!

Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is all set for his upcoming action drama Deva, scheduled for theatrical release on January 31, 2025. The makers have already dropped Deva's trailer, in which Shahid speaks about his deadly mission. Fans are certainly thrilled to see Shahid in an angry cop avatar in Deva, which also stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead. But did you know that Deva was actually for Amitabh Bachchan, not Shahid Kapoor?

Subhash Ghai Wanted to Make Deva With Amitabh Bachchan!

Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur revealed in a recent interview that eminent filmmaker Subhash Ghai wanted to make Deva with Amitabh Bachchan and registered the title in 1980.

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According to a report by Mid-Day, Siddharth and Rosshan Andrrews began work on the cop caper and felt that Deva would be the perfect title for their project. Following that Siddharth called Subhash Ghai. The filmmaker was happy to give up the title. However, he had only one condition that they get Big B's nod as well.

“Over just one call, Subhash-ji agreed to relinquish the title with the blessings of Mr Bachchan, who was also kind enough to give us the go-ahead," said Siddharth.

Further, he added, "Deva is a title that carries immense legacy and weight, having been envisioned by Subhash-ji for a grand project with Mr Bachchan in the 1980s. His passing this torch to us speaks volumes about his generosity."

Shahid's Rebellious Cop Avatar in Deva 

Notably, Shahid Kapoor will be seen as a rebellious cop in Deva whereas Pooja Hegde will be playing the role of a journalist.

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Deva marks the Hindi debut of acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews. The movie also features Kubbra Sait and Pavail Gulati in crucial roles.