{
  "id": 7928730,
  "title": "Exclusive: Tigmanshu Dhulia Reveals Why Arshad Warsi, Pratik Gandhi Never Shot Together For Ghamasaan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/exclusive-tigmanshu-dhulia-reveals-why-arshad-warsi-pratik-gandhi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/exclusive-tigmanshu-dhulia-reveals-why-arshad-warsi-pratik-gandhi-never-shot-together-for-ghamasaan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an interview with The Free Press Journal, director Tigmanshu Dhulia revealed a unique approach he took while casting and developing the characters of Maharaj and Aditya in his film Ghamasaan. The film is based on true events, telling the story of a feared dacoit leader and a Special Task Force officer on a mission to apprehend him. Dhulia explained that Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi never shot together during the making of the film, a decision he made to heighten the tension between the two characters.\n\nDhulia emphasized that rather than depicting direct interactions between Maharaj and Aditya, the tension was created through their individual journeys and actions. By keeping the two leads apart, the film was able to preserve a sense of anticipation, making their conflict more intriguing for the audience. Arshad Warsi's portrayal of Maharaj brought a unique combination of ruthlessness and dignity, while Pratik Gandhi's performance as Aditya showcased a strong sense of purpose and clarity in his character. This contrast between the two actors allowed Dhulia to focus on their opposing objectives and create a more direct and intense confrontation.",
  "summary": "Tigmanshu Dhulia has always had a way of telling stories where the characters are not simply good or bad. His latest film Ghamasaan is based on true events. It follows Maharaj (Arshad Warsi), a feared dacoit leader, and Aditya (Pratik Gandhi), a Special Task Force officer who is determined to track him down. In conversation with The Free Press Journal, Dhulia opened up about his actors, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Tigmanshu Dhulia kept Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi apart during filming.",
    "Maharaj's portrayal had ruthlessness and dignity, Aditya had purpose and clarity.",
    "Their contrasting objectives created intense confrontation for audience."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The director's decision to keep the two leads apart during filming heightens the tension between their characters, creating a more intriguing conflict for the audience through their individual journeys and actions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}