picture credit: instagram/ freddy daruwala
Actor Freddy Daruwala took to Instagram a plea for testing him for a role in Goodbye Freddie. The role he wants to audition for has been recently exited by Kartik Aryan. He tagged Shah Rukh Khan and his production house which is backing Goodbye Freddie.
He wrote in the caption, “Why Good Bye?? I’m still here!!
Hey @iamsrk @redchilliesent and #Ajaybahl in case you’re looking for the real Freddy, I’m here! 💯 percent Original and true to his art! You can Test!
#timeforachange”
Daruwala shared that he did so because, “It was out and out a request that, ‘See, it’s time for a change. I’m here’. Somebody exited a project, so I just took a bit of a chance and said that I’m available.”
Daruwala further adds,“I entered the industry as a good name and I really want it badly, but I also believe that I can do it.”
“I’m not here just to be one side character. I’m a serious actor and I’m here to stay longer. It’s time the film industry starts recognising people like me. I’m not saying I’m the only one. Theek hai, usne nahi kiya woh film then look for alternatives now. Woh toh nikal gaya but I’m here,” Daruwala noted.
He further clarifies that he didn’t mean to insult Kartik Aryan in any way whatsoever.
“Kartik has worked hard and he has come to a position where he doesn’t have to audition or anything. Abhi uska time hai. I’m not trying to take his credit away. I’m just trying to say agar usne nahi kiya, toh mujhe de do film. I’ve also worked hard and I don’t have any problems with Kartik. It wasn’t a dig at him,” he cleared.
“I even blurred his name on the picture as I don’t want to spread that usko nikaal diya tab mujhe le lo. My only thing was that try me, give me a chance,” he further clarified.
Although he did not heard back from the makers back yet, he said, “Some people didn’t get the post. Those who could read between the lines, they supported me.”