Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed that the original 2009 version of his film 'Delhi-6,' starring Abhishek Bachchan, opened with the protagonist's death and ashes immersion. This version, screened at the Venice Film Festival to a positive reception, starkly contrasted with the one released in India. Mehra stated he altered the ending due to external feedback and personal uncertainty about Indian audiences accepting such a narrative, admitting he later regretted the decision.