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The iconic comedy film ‘Delhi Belly’ – starring Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur and Vir Das completes 10 years today.
On the film’s 10 year anniversary, here is some fun trivia to knock you out:
1) Aamir Khan Wanted THIS Role
Aamir Khan was one of the producers for Delhi Belly. In conversation with Peeping Moon, Director Abhinay Deo revealed that Aamir had wanted to play Kunaal Roy Kapur’s character (Nitin Berry).
“He was training for Ghajini and had undergone a major physical change. Kunaal’s character requirements were different so it didn’t work out at that time. Aamir was even ready to audition for that role.”
2) Ranbir Kapoor Was Approached?
The Director further also confirmed that Ranbir Kapoor had indeed been approached for the film but owing to multiple reasons it didn’t work out.
3) What’s In A Name – Delhi Belly?
Abhinay had explained the reason behind the film’s title being Delhi Belly to Peeping Moon –
“The title was given by Akshat Verma, the writer of the film. The British or Westerners, who came to India, would get loose motions whenever they would eat some street food or drink some wrong water. They had kept a simpler way of explaining loose motions and called it ‘Delhi Belly’. That is the reason why in the film also Kunaal’s character Nitin, who eats the bad chicken, gets ‘Delhi Belly’ and that’s how the entire film happens.”
