Karan Johar announces 'Dhadak 2' with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Taking everyone by surprise, filmmaker Karan Johar revealed his latest project, Dhadak 2, on Monday. Produced under Johar's production banner, Dharma Productions, the upcoming film will feature Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles, with direction by Shazia Iqbal. It serves as a standalone sequel to the 2016 hit Dhadak, directed by Shashank Khaitan, which marked the Bollywood debuts of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.
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In 2023, amid widespread speculation about the sequel of Dhadak, the filmmaker decisively debunked the rumors. Taking to his Instagram, Johar set the record straight, and clarified, "To put this on the record and for all concerned, we (Dharma Productions) are NOT making a film with the title DHADAK 2 as is being reported in various articles...(sic)." However, it seems, the project was always in the cards, but Johar attempted to keep it under wraps.
'Dhadak 2 to have a similar plotline as its predecessor?
In a one-minute clip, the protagonist Neelesh (Chaturvedi) is heard telling Vidisha (Dimri) that "he has no place" in the dream she envisions. The plotline hints at an intense love story, with the two battling societal norms to be together, reminiscent of Khaitan's film, which portrayed lovers defying all odds for their love. The caption accompanying the clip reads, "कैसे मिलेंगे - आग और पानी? (How will fire and water meet?)"
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New on-screen pairing set to captivate audiences
Chaturvedi and Dimri are poised to become another fresh on-screen duo, joining a slew of new pairings slated for debut in the 2024-2025 lineup. Following the success of Animal, Dimri finds herself with a packed schedule, starring in films such as Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video alongside Rajkummar Rao, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 alongside Kartik Aaryan. Meanwhile, Chaturvedi's most recent appearance was in Netflix's Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.
Meanwhile, Johar announced a new directorial venture on his birthday
Amid several ongoing projects, Johar announced another new film, a directorial venture, marking his 52nd birthday on Saturday. This project followed closely his 2023 directorial comeback Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani which came after a seven-year hiatus. Johar's Instagram post depicted him posing with a draft of the script against an all-white backdrop. Titled, "Untitled Narration Draft," the caption exclaimed, "Get...Set...Go!" accompanied by a heart emoji.
