'Kahaani 2' trivia and fun facts

A project with difficulties

Sujoy Ghosh was going to direct the film in 2014 under the title 'Durga Rani Singh'. At the time, he had signed Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan. Vidya then opted out and Kangana Ranaut was brought in to replace her. Yet, due to delays both Irrfan and Kangana left the film. That's when the director decided to retite the film as Kahaani 2 and bring back Vidya Balan.