Don 3 cast update: Farhan Akhtar’s actioner to replace Vikrant Massey with Rajat Bedi? Here’s what we know

Don 3 cast update: Rajat Bedi has landed a prominent role with Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming instalment in the Don franchise. After Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani's exit, Vikrant Massey has quit too?

Don 3 cast updates: Rajat Bedi to replace Vikrant Massey in a villain role

Farhan Akhtar's highly-anticipated action thriller Don 3 manages to grab attention with its cast updates and shuffle. After Ranveer Singh’s reportedly shocking exit from the much-hyped franchise, the makers are now eyeing on other pivotal characters. Vikrant Massey, who was expected to play a negative role in the movie, has also stepped away from Don 3 and his character is allegedly been replaced by Rajat Bedi. Read on….

Don 3 to cast Rajat Bedi

Rajat Bedi marked a significant breakthrough in career with Aaryan Khan’s directorial debut on Netflix. The actor revived his career with The Ba***ds of Bollywood, in which he played a prominent supporting role. According to India Today, Rajat Bedi has landed another prominent role with Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. The upcoming high-octane thriller has previously sparked news and attention for its star-studded ensemble and cast shuffle. After Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani’s shocking exit, there are speculations that suggest Vikrant Massey has also stepped out of the franchise and the role, which was earlier envisioned for him, got its new face with Rajat Bedi.

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"Farhan is considering Rajat Bedi to play a pivotal part for which Vikrant was roped in originally. The actor-producer has done an official conversation around, and the two are planning to meet around mid of Jan at their Khar office in Mumbai," a source revealed to the news portal.

According to the rumours, 12th Fail fame Vikrant Massey declined the role because of lack of depth and transformation in his role.

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Ranveer Singh, who is currently basking in the glorious success of his spy thriller Dhurandhar has left fans shocked after his alleged exit. Now the rumours about new leads are buzzing the internet with names like Hrithik Roshan, Aditya Roy Kapur and Vijay Deverakonda. However, there are no official updates from the makers and thus fans are eagerly waiting to imagine a new face for Don 3.

About Don 3

After the massive success of Don and Don 2, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, filmmaker Farhan Akhtar announced that he is working on the third installment of the popular franchise. Don 3 is among the highly promising action films that will bring an intense cat-and-mouse chase between the mastermind criminal and the police squad. Interestingly, it will be quite interesting to see who will headline the franchise and continue with its legacy. Farhan Akhtar’s film has previously observed delays because of his tight shooting schedule and cast shuffle. If the meeting goes well, fans will get to see Rajat Bedi in an antagonistic role.

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Don 3 FAQs

Q: Is Ranveer Singh no longer a part of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3?

A: Ranveer Singh has stepped away from Don 3 according to Pinvilla report due to the fear of being type-cast as a gangster film hero.

Q: Who is the director of Don 3?

A: Don 3 will bring back Farhan Akhtar as the director. He previously helmed SRK's Don and Don 2.

Q. Is Rajat Bedi replacing Vikrant Massey?

A. There are speculations that suggest Vikrant Massey has also stepped out of the franchise and the role, which was earlier envisioned for him, is expected to be played by Rajat Bedi.

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