Question 1

Why did director Sujoy Ghosh cast more Bengali actors in Kahaani?

Accepted Answer

After two flops, popular Hindi actors were unwilling to work with him, and he believed audiences might expect more screen-time from better-known actors, so he opted for lesser-known Bengali actors in Hindi films.

Question 2

How did Nawazuddin Siddiqui's role in Kahaani impact his career?

Accepted Answer

It gave him a major breakthrough after 12 years of small character roles, making him one of the busiest actors afterward.

Question 3

What inspired the character details for Mr. Khan, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui?

Accepted Answer

Director Sujoy Ghosh built Khan as lean but mentally strong, loyal, and patriotic, smoking a cheap brand of cigarette (Gold Flake) that Siddiqui had smoked during his struggling days.

Question 4

Where was Kahaani filmed, and who encouraged the director to shoot there?

Accepted Answer

It was shot entirely in Kolkata, mostly on the streets, encouraged by Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee.

Question 5

Who was the first choice to play the lead role in Kahaani?

Accepted Answer

Vidya Balan was the very first choice for the film.

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