I did no harm to 'Welcome To Karachi' project, clarifies Irrfan

Sep 12, 2014 NR

Reacting to media reports that he ditched the project ‘Welcome To Karachi’ in a manner that almost ruined it, Irrfan Khan clarifies he backed off the project in the most professional manner.

“Why would I do something of this sort to a producer?", Irrfan asked.

"I had been involved in 'Welcome to Karachi' right from the scripting stage since a year and a half when there were no producers. When Vashuji came on board as the producer, he wanted to start immediately, but I felt we were under-prepared.

I suggested we delay the shoot to plan things as it's a character-based film and needs good actors, who can get the Karachi accent right. I didn't think we were ready with the climax either.

But they were impatient to go ahead with the shoot. To which the producer reportedly said, “I am okay if you do or don't do the film.”

This attitude was the exact thing which prompted me to walk away from the project. Later, I even agreed to do a cameo in the film. I even returned the money I had received from him for the shoot”, clarified the actor.

This was not it, Irrfan was informed about the mahurat shot at the very last minute, and the producers pleaded him to come for the same. Being the professional that Irrfan is, the actor cancelled his prior commitments and made sure that he attended the Mahurat shot.