Kangna Ranaut's absence from the promotions of 'Kites' had raised many eyebrows but director Anurag Basu says her role was not highlighted because she has only a guest appearance in the movie.
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During last year and a half, while it was a known fact that Barbara Mori was the leading lady of this Hrithik Roshan starrer, it was widely believed that Ranuat would have a substantial role to play in 'Kites', both from duration as well as content perspective.

But Basu, who has previously directed the actress in 'Gangster' and 'Life In A Metro' said that he took Ranaut in the film because he considers her a lucky mascot.