Saagar Shaikh experienced the ups and downs of auditioning in the Hollywood industry, frequently seeing roles he desired go to others, including Asif Ali. In a twist of fate, despite initially auditioning for the character Mir in Hulu's new series "Deli Boys," he ended up landing the role of Raj, the more carefree brother. The article provides insight into the competitive nature of casting and the dynamic between actors, particularly Shaikh’s respect for Ali, whom he acknowledges as a talented actor.
Shaikh had auditioned to play Mir, the buttoned-up business-school grad, and had even tested for the character. But now his manager was calling to tell him that the role had been offered to someone else. Was it Asif Ali, Shaikh asked? The manager sighed.
Now I completely understand why he gets all the jobs, Shaikh said of Ali, because I worked with him for a whole season.
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