The protagonist apparently contacted the director previously during the lockdown when her career hit a rough patch, and he gave her another chance. She advocated for this significant project using that proximity, and the director nearly brought her on board. However, it's claimed that the star hero flatly rejected her and told the director as much. Even the director can't do much about this heroine at this point since such a great star is giving him an opportunity for the first time.
There are some big heroes who never go by the name of the heroine the director suggests, even though the heroine is always recognised for getting close to directors to seize possibilities. She must have tried it because in this story, the hero always heeds the appeal of the heroines. She's not a mahanati that every hero would want to work with, but she is renowned for her skin tone and incredible beauty.