Kapoors to replace the Khans in Andaz Apna Apna 2?
Film’s director Rajkumar Santoshi is still working on the script.
Director may cast Ranbir and Shahid Kapoor to play the characters originally played by Aamir and Salman Khan. PHOTO: FILE
Veteran film-maker Rajkumar Santoshi, who gave Bollywood some of the best movies such as Ghayal, Barsat and many others, is thinking of making the sequel to his hit comedy Andaz Apna Apna.
Lead actors of the original, Salman and Aamir Khan, embraced their characters Amar and Prem, respectively, in such a way that their fans still admire their roles. After nearly two decades, unfortunately the chances of getting the two actors together again on screen seem to be rather slim. Santoshi will have to replace the two in the sequel, Andaz Apna Apna 2.
Even amidst the anxiety and excitement of his latest movie Phata Poster Nihkla Hero (PPNH), Santoshi feels confident to set the fire to the sequel. Instead of waiting for the superstar Khans to get together, he is adamant on replacing them with a younger cast to work on the new contemporary storyline.
He discussed his plans with Shahid Kapoor, who in turn, was thrilled to carry on the legacy of his seniors, reports the Times of India. Santoshi feels confident about Shahid after seeing his comic turn in PPNH. For the parallel lead, he has made a careful selection, and is keen on roping in Ranbir Kapoor (they worked together earlier in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani). Ranbir has been working on consecutive hits like Rock Star, Barfi and Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani. Santoshi hopes he proves to be as good in the sequel as well.
However, no official announcement has been made yet. When contacted, Santoshi said, “It’s very early for me to take the call on the actors. I am still in the process of putting together the script, so I wouldn’t like to comment on the casting of Andaz Apna Apna 2.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 5th, 2013.