Sushant Singh Rajput's decision to part ways with Yash Raj Films (YRF) set tongues wagging. Reports began doing the rounds that Sushant felt betrayed by Aditya Chopra, who had reportedly promised to sign him on for Befikre but later offered the film to Ranveer Singh instead.

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Sushant Singh Rajput cleared the air and said, "Let me clear it once and for all. I was never offered Befikre. But had I been offered, I wouldn't have done it. I know it's easier to decide after the results are out but I have a reason. If the same production house is offering me a niche film like Detective Byomkesh Bakshy (2015), I would do it because Dibakar Banerjee (director) has a different interpretation of the old classic; and I would do a Paani where Shekhar Kapur (film-maker) will be raising a very important and immediate issue."

Sushant had signed a three-film deal with YRF. After Shuddh Desi Romance and Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, Sushant was supposed to do Shekhar Kapur's Paani which was being produced by the banner. But the production house backed out of Shekhar's ambitious project, leaving both him and Sushant in the lurch. The actor reportedly let go of his Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor's Fitoor for the film. It is also being said that Sushant was approached for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela before Ranveer, but he lost out on it because of his contract with YRF. The straw on the camel's back was when Befikre went to Ranveer instead of him. Sushant made an exit from YRF's talent team and stories of his ice-cold vibes with Ranveer spread like wildfire.

Naturally, Sushant has no kind words for Befikre. He said, "If Befikre was representing the new-age youth of India and romance as what it was claiming, it would have been great irrespective of the box-office numbers. But unfortunately, it didn't do that and hence I would not be interested. I am not suggesting that films should only reflect reality (like Pink, Neerja or Dhoni biopic.) They could also be fanciful films like The Jungle Book (2016), which was also very popular. But it's extremely important to know and then claim what you have made. It's a wonderful new India, and it is reflecting in the way we are bridging the gap between our 'hits' and 'good' films."

Sushant has certainly minced no words and taken a direct hit at Ranveer Singh and Aditya Chopra. Will the actor or the usually reticent filmmaker respond?