Video: Why did Arshad replace Nawaz in 'Aankhen 2'?

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Video: Why did Arshad replace Nawaz in 'Aankhen 2'?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's freaky yet completely adorable character in Sohail Khan's Freaky Ali is making waves. This man is every director's dream come true. But hang on, strike one director's name off that list. Did you know that Nawaz, the sheer powerhouse of talent, had a rather sour experience when it came to the sequel of the yesteryear's hit Aankhen? 

SpotboyE.com has the scoop that the critically acclaimed actor was the original choice to play a part in the multi starrer Aankhen 2. But lo and behold, Arshad Warsi replaced Nawaz in the sequel being helmed by director Gaurang Doshi. Nawazuddin was in a shock when Doshi announced the star cast of the film in a splendid media event recently.

We put on our detective hat and set out to crack this unsolved mystery. Why would someone not want Nawaz in their film? We're not saying Arshad lacks acting chops, he's a great actor but you don't replace one great actor with another for no reason. 

SpotboyE.com contacted both Nawaz and Gaurang Doshi, while Nawaz chose to remain silent, the filmmaker was more forthcoming, he said that Nawaz was never approached for the part. 

This is not the first controversy around the film. Aankhen 2 has been in news for all the wrong reasons. Starting with a delay to make an official announcement about the film's cast to a delay in it's shoot and more recently the news of Illeana walking out of the film....the film has been marred with controversy from the word go. 


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