Abhay Verma Reveals He Missed A Chance to Work with Irrfan Khan
Abhay Verma recently opened up about an opportunity he once had but turned down, which he now deeply regrets. The young actor revealed that he was offered a role in the 2020 film Angrezi Medium, starring the late Irrfan Khan. However, he declined the part, a decision he now laments because it would have allowed him to share the screen with the iconic actor, who sadly passed away not long after filming.
Abhay Verma Expressed His Remorse, Here’s What He Shared:
In a candid admission, Abhay Verma expressed his remorse, stating that missing the chance to work with Irrfan Khan, even for a brief moment, is something he deeply regrets. “I regret it a lot as it was Irrfan sir’s last film, and if I could have gotten a chance to just stand next to him even in one frame, it would have been my biggest award,” Abhay Verma reflected.
When asked about his reasons for refusing the role in Angrezi Medium, the 25-year-old actor explained that he felt the role offered to him was relatively minor.
Here’s Why Abhay Verma Couldn’t Work with Irrfan Khan in Angrezi Medium
At the time, he was also in discussions for another film where he was being considered for a leading role with more substantial screen time. Abhay Verma indicated that he chose the latter opportunity because it seemed to offer better prospects for his career at that moment. Despite his reasoning at the time, Abhay Verma now acknowledges the unique honor it would have been to collaborate with such a revered actor.