Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is marching successfully towards the Rs. 80 crore mark, delighting audiences with its massy treatment, chartbuster songs, and powerful performances. The film, which was released during Diwali, has received an overwhelming response from viewers who noticed a rather intriguing detail in the opening disclaimer—a special thanks to Abhishek Bachchan. This unexpected mention left many fans anticipating a possible cameo by the star, but the actual reason is even more interesting.
**Exclusive: The Real Story Behind Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘Special Thanks’ in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat**
A source revealed to Bollywood Hungama:
> “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’s story was written many years ago. At one point, it was to be directed by the late Nishikant Kamat, renowned for films like *Drishyam* (2015) and *Force* (2011). Abhishek Bachchan was set to play the lead role, with Milap Zaveri and Mushtaq Sheikh writing the story and screenplay, while Milap penned the dialogues.”
The source continued,
> “However, due to certain reasons, the film never got made. After many years, Milap Zaveri decided to revive the project, this time also taking on the role of director. Before moving forward, Milap asked Abhishek Bachchan for his approval to proceed. Abhishek, appreciative of Milap’s decision, graciously gave his consent and wished the team well. That is why Abhishek is acknowledged in the film’s credits.”
**About the Film**
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa. The film follows the story of a politician who falls madly in love with a film heroine. Trouble begins when she does not reciprocate his feelings and he is unable to accept her rejection.
The film marks a successful comeback for director Milap Zaveri and further proves that the re-release super-success of Harshvardhan Rane’s 2016 film *Sanam Teri Kasam* was not a fluke.
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