Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed that the original 2009 version of his film 'Delhi-6,' starring Abhishek Bachchan, began with the protagonist's death and ashes immersion. This 'Venice cut,' screened at the Venice Film Festival to positive reception, was altered for the Indian theatrical release. Mehra stated he still possesses the original version but believes the Indian audience is not yet ready for its narrative, attributing the changes to external feedback and his own perceived foolishness.