Fans usually take it too harshly when an iconic character is replaced in an upcoming sequel. Don has been one of the all-time favourite films for generations. While Amitabh Bachchan is and shall always be the OG Don, he was eventually replaced by Shah Rukh Khan who went on to play the titular character for 2 instalments.
As fans were waiting with bated breath for the announcement of Don 3, Farhan Akhtar took to social media account recently as he announced that Ranveer Singh is going to be stepping into the shoes of Shah Rukh Khan in Don 3.
There have been mixed reactions from the audience. Responding to the same, Farhan Akhtar was quoted on a leading entertainment portal as he reacted to the same, “I’m just really looking forward to get it going. I mean Ranveer is amazing. He’s great for the part. He’s also as you can imagine, really excited and really nervous, about the thing you’re filling some big shoes before you. But we went through the same emotional process when Shah Rukh did it and everyone was like ‘Oh my God, how can you replace Mr. Bachchan?.’ That whole thing happened then.”
Furthermore he added, “It really is about an actor coming in and owning the part and making it really like, giving it their style and their flair. And he has that, he has that in spades. So, he’s going to do a great job. I think the responsibility is more mine now to make sure that the script and the film works out the way I imagine.” Farhan was also asked what qualities made for a good Don to which he replied, “self confidence, flamboyance and the ability to do anything that your mind is set on.”
Only time will tell how Ranveer Singh does justice to Don 3.