In an unfortunate incident, Don 3 Producer Ritesh Sidhwani’s mother Mrs. Leelu Sidhwani passed away. The family released news today in the morning. She passed away on May 17. Many celebrities including Malaika Arora were spotted meeting her in the hospital on Friday. Ritesh Sidhwani was also spotted with his family at the hospital.
The Times Of India reported that Farhan Akhtar was the first one to visit the family. Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, and actor Chunky Panday were spotted to offer their condolences. The official note reads, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing away of Mrs. Leelu Sidhwani on May 17 2024. Prayers will be held on May 18, 2024 at Quantum Park RG level at 3.15 pm. Cremation will be held at Santacruz Hindu Crematorium at 4.30 pm. Quantum Park address: RG Level, Union Park, Khar West.”
Coming back to his work, during a conversation about the importance of choosing the right actors for their films, on being asked about the criticism they sometimes receive before a project is even released, as seen in the case of Don 3. Ritesh brushed off the impact of such criticism and said, “It’s nothing. We will answer that when we come to Don 3. When you see the trailer, you tell me if that guy lives up to what the character [demands in the film]. Now, it’s our job to make sure it happens.”
Ritesh Sidhwani also talked about how casting differs between movies and online shows. When web series first started in India, the focus was on choosing the best actors for the roles. But in the last two years, with many famous Bollywood actors moving to online platforms, has the way they pick actors changed? Sidhwani said that from the beginning, they believed in choosing actors who fit the roles rather than going after big-name stars. He mentioned that writing a script with a specific actor in mind can be a problem because if the project doesn’t happen, it can be discouraging for the writer. However, he highlighted that with OTT platforms, you have the freedom to cast the right person for a role without being tied to a particular star or image.
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