In a detailed Instagram statement, Ganguly clarified that the actress was never under serious consideration for the song, which features television stars Krystle D’Souza and Ayesha Khan.
The controversy stemmed from an earlier interview where Ganguly mentioned having Tamannaah in mind initially. He noted that director Aditya Dhar preferred avoiding a traditional "item song" that could detach from the narrative.
Headlines quickly framed it as a "rejection," prompting Ganguly to address the misinformation directly.

“I love discussing cinema and its processes,” he wrote. “But words often get twisted or sensationalised for clicks rather than celebrating the craft.”
He regretted how the dialogue shifted from the song's intent to pitting artists against each other, using loaded terms like "rejection."

“To clarify: Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene,” Ganguly explained.
In Dhurandhar, 'Shararat' plays during a tense, high-stakes sequence. The team chose two performers to maintain narrative momentum, ensuring the story—not a single star—remained central.

Composed by Shashwat Sachdev and sung by Jasmine Sandlas and Madhubanti Bagchi, the track has gone viral amid the film's massive success, crossing ₹550 crore domestically.

Ganguly's note underscores filmmaking's collaborative nature, urging focus on the work itself. Tamannaah, fresh off hits like 'Aaj Ki Raat' from Stree 2, continues to dominate charts with her screen presence. With the clarification out, attention returns to Dhurandhar's gripping storytelling and chart-topping soundtrack.