Tabu replaces Rekha in Abishek Kapoor's 'Fitoor'

Tabu was the initial choice for the role and is ready to the play the part now

Just a few months back, the internet broke with pictures of Rekha shooting for the Indian adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations in Kashmir.

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However, after having completed the shooting of Fitoor, the veteran actress stepped out of the film. Apparently she wasn't happy when she saw the final rushes.

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Surprisingly, Tabu has opted to play the character of Miss Havisham, replacing Rekha in the film.

The news was made public when film critic Rajeev Masand tweeted on the micro-blogging site.

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Mumbai Mirror reported that Rekha was unhappy with the final rushes of the film and requested director Abhishek Kapoor to re-shoot a few scenes.

A source reports to India Today saying, "Rekha came to the conclusion that she is not looking good on screen and that no re-shoot can salvage it. She therefore decided to exit the project. The producers won't be taking any legal action against the veteran actress."

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Tabu was the initial choice for the role, and it has been stated that she is ready to the play the part now.

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Fitoor’s director Abhishek has confirmed the news to India Today stating, "It is entirely our loss to have missed this chance to work with the legendary Rekhaji, and I hope to work with her in the future."

The film will feature Katrina Kaif opposite actor Aditya Roy Kapur in lead roles.