Vishal Bhardwaj, the director of the acclaimed film Omkara, revealed that the late Irrfan Khan felt he was a better fit for the role of Langda Tyagi than Saif Ali Khan, who ultimately played the part. During a recent session following a screening of the documentary A Story That Refused to Die, Bhardwaj shared that Irrfan had expressed his concerns about Saif's casting, suggesting that it would be a significant deal if Saif agreed to cut his hair for the role. Bhardwaj reflected on their past disagreements, particularly a misunderstanding regarding the film Ishqiya, which led to a two-year silence between them. Their rift was resolved when they collaborated on 7 Khoon Maaf, where Irrfan played a pivotal role. The documentary screening on Irrfan's sixth death anniversary was attended by his family and notable figures from the film industry.