Actor Imran Khan revealed that Ajay Devgn was initially considered for the lead role in Vishal Bhardwaj's 2013 film 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'. Khan accused Bhardwaj of casting him primarily for budgetary reasons rather than suitability for the role, stating he felt creatively sidelined. The film, a political satire set in rural Haryana, explored themes of corporate greed versus farmers' rights but underperformed at the box office.