Dostana 2: After Kartik Aaryan's Exit From The Movie, Makers Considering Rajkummar Rao Or Vicky Kaushal For The Flick

Kartik Aaryan exited Karan Johar backed Dostana 2 due to differences. Now makers might select Rajkummar Rao or Vicky Kaushal for the role

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Dostana 2: After Kartik Aaryan's Exit From The Movie, Makers Considering Rajkummar Rao Or Vicky Kaushal For The Flick
Karan Johar had announced a sequel to the 2008 comedy film Dostana, the sequel had Kartik Aaryan, Janvhi Kapoor and debutant Lakshya Lalvani on board. But as per our exclusive news, Kartik Aaryan is said to be replaced by the movie due to his dates and him being unhappy with the way the film was turning out. Now as per reports in Times of India, to fill in Kartik Aaryan’s shoes, the makers are said to be considering two National Award-winning actors.

While it is reported that the makers are going back with their first choice, Rajkummar Rao for the movie, there is also a buzz of Vicky Kaushal being considered in this race. Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal was shooting for Mr Lele before he tested positive for COVID-19, besides this, he has two films all set to go on floors. Just sometime back Vicky announced testing negative. Now, this makes us think who will bag this role Vicky or Rajkummar? Directed by Colin D'Cunha, the film went on floors in November 2019, unfortunately, came to a standstill in March 2020 with the outbreak of COVID-19.

The source of the publication also shared 50% of the film is complete and shot in Mumbai and Chandigarh. While Juhi Babbar played Kartik Aaryan’s onscreen mother, Raj Babbar played his onscreen grandfather.


“Around 50 per cent of the film was complete; it was shot at the Chandigarh and Mumbai schedules. Juhi Babbar was playing Kartik's mother, while Raj Babbar was essaying the role of his grandfather,” informed the source. ALSO READ: Dostana 2: Why Is The Shoot Of Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor And Lakshya Starrer Getting Delayed? - EXCLUSIVE

Also initially the film was supposed to be shot in London, but with the outbreak of COVID-19 and stars being uncomfortable to travel overseas, the shoot locations were shifted to India. ALSO READ: Dostana 2: Kartik Aaryan Reveals Some Details About The Film; Says ‘Will Surely Push The Envelope’




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