Salman Khan suggested Varun’s name as his replacement in Shuddhi

The suspense around Shuddhi - produced by Karan Johar - is finally over. Just last year, Karan Johar had announced on Twitter that Salman Khan will play the lead in Shuddhi. However, Varun has been now locked in place of the Dabangg star. 

K aran Johar took to Twitter on Thursday night to make the announcement on the Karan Malhotra's directorial venture.

And finally..SHUDDHI starring VARUN DHAWAN and ALIA BHATT...directed by KARAN MALHOTRA..@Varun_dvn @aliaa08 @karanmalhotra21 @DharmaMovies

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 21, 2015

According to a report, “Not many are aware that Salman Khan suggested Varun’s name as a possible replacement for him in the film. He is confident that Varun can carry off the challenging part (of the male lead). And both the Karans were more than happy to sign Varun for the film”.

Salman congratulated the ABCD 2 actor with a tweet:

Kamaal karte ho Varun Dhawan...made ur dad n me so proud of u... happy Shhuddhi pic.twitter.com/DfQtSEqcpo

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 21, 2015

Varun thanked Salman for this gesture and said that he will make him proud.

Thank you Bhai @BeingSalmanKhan I promise to make you proud #shuddhi https://t.co/96hRAOuIU7

— Varun SURESH Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 21, 2015