Vikrant Massey Was Hesitant to Work With Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak?

Actor Vikrant Massey was initially hesitant to do Chhapaak, released in 2020. When the opportunity came his way, self-doubt almost took over. He felt Deepika Padukone was too big a star and noted their similar height. He feared they would not look good together on screen. His apprehensions nearly made him back out of the project.
Director Meghna Gulzar stepped in to change his perspective. She assured him that their pairing would work well visually. However, she also placed specific prerequisit