Director Subodh Khanolkar reveals the fascinating casting story behind Dashavatar's lead role! He knew from the moment he finished writing the script that ONLY Dilip Prabhavalkar could play Babuli Mistry. The character's vulnerability, innocence, and the dramatic transformation required through costumes and makeup - everything seemed tailor-made for this legendary actor.
What makes this story incredible is that Subodh didn't even know Dilip Prabhavalkar personally! He approached the veteran actor directly, knowing the screenplay alone wouldn't convince him. Dilip loved the story but had one crucial question: "Will you really be able to do all this? Such work doesn't happen in Marathi cinema."
Subodh's confident response sealed the deal: "If you have faith in me, let's do it!" From that day, the 81-year-old powerhouse was fully committed to the project. The result? A career-defining performance that critics are calling "what Amitabh Bachchan is to Bollywood, Dilip Prabhavalkar is to Marathi cinema!"
This casting decision transformed both the actor's career and elevated Marathi cinema to unprecedented heights. Watch how one director's vision and one actor's trust created cinematic magic worth ₹12 crores!