The makers are gearing up to revive their much-loved franchise with ‘Dostana 2’, and the film has now found its leading lady. As per reports, former beauty pageant titleholder Sini Shetty has been roped in to headline the romantic comedy alongside Lakshya and Vikrant Massey, adding a fresh twist to the highly anticipated project that promises style, humor, and chemistry in equal measure.
‘Dostana 2’ casting and legacy
As reported by Variety India, the makers had three contenders in mind before finalizing Sini Shetty for the role. Interestingly, the original ‘Dostana’ featured Priyanka Chopra, who was also a beauty pageant titleholder. By casting another beauty queen in the sequel, the franchise appears to be carrying forward that legacy. Meanwhile, Shetty has reportedly also signed a small-budget thriller, though details about the project are still under wraps.
Sini Shetty’s ‘Dostana 2’ debut
Sini Shetty is all set to embark on her acting journey with this high-profile film. Hailing from Mumbai with family roots in Karnataka, she brings a blend of talent, armed with a degree in accounting and finance and formal training in Bharatnatyam. Having always aspired to face the camera, Shetty sees this launch under one of Bollywood’s most influential production houses as the perfect start to her career.
Dharmatic Entertainment revives ‘Dostana 2’
Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital wing of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, is set to bring ‘Dostana 2’ back to life as a Prime Video original. The film will be directed by Advait Chandan, known for ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. Interestingly, the project had initially begun in 2019 with Kartik Aaryan, Lakshya, and Janhvi Kapoor, but it was called off midway after Kartik’s sudden exit following nearly 20 days of shooting. The fallout between Kartik and Johar made headlines at the time, though the two eventually patched things up last year when they joined forces for ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’.