Smriti Irani bows out of All is Well

Smriti Irani

Contrary to the reports that the producers of All is Well have replaced Smriti Irani, the fact is that the parting was mutual and amicable. Irani had started shooting for the film in November, 2013 but due to some unforeseen circumstances the shoot could not be concluded within the originally planned time frame. Thereafter, she was inducted as the Union Cabinet as Minister for Human Resource Development in May, 2014 and has since then tried her utmost to complete the project, but due to certain problems, she had to bow out of the film.
“It is really sad, but I had to take this decision as I have a larger role to fulfil. I understand that the team has to make changes due to my exit. I tried to rework my schedule and shoot every weekend which my co-stars graciously agreed to as well, but for logistical reasons that did not materialise. Given the circumstances, Bhushan Kumar has graciously allowed me to bow out of the project,” said Irani.
Producer Bhushan Kumar said that he was happy that the other actors – Rishi Kapoor, Abhishek and Asin were very supportive and accommodated their dates to complete the film.
The team has yet to decide the future course of action. Deliberations are on whether to add a twist to the story or to reshoot Irani’s part with another actor or carry on from where the actress had left. Till now the makers maintain that her part will not be deleted. The shoot for the film resumes from January next year and it will be released on July 3, 2015.