Janhvi Kapoor opens on Karan Johar's 'Dostana 2' being shelved: "The shoot was going very well but then...."

Janhvi Kapoor recently shared her thoughts on the shelving of the much-anticipated film "Dostana 2" in an interview with The Lallantop. The actress, who was set to star in the film alongside Kartik Aaryan, finally revealed why Dharma Productions decided to suspend its shoot.

When asked about the reasons behind "Dostana 2" being shelved, Janhvi explained, “I don’t know really. We had even shot for that film for about 30 to 35 days. The shoot was going very well, according to me. I don’t know why the film was shelved honestly. Of course, I tried asking also, but I guess (it was because) we began shooting for that film long before Covid. And then Covid happened and essentially there was a one-and-a-half years delay. Then people felt that to restart the film… I don’t know.”

When the interviewer pressed further, hinting at the rumored tiff between Kartik Aaryan and producer Karan Johar, Janhvi clarified, “I don’t think it was that. I think work is extremely important for both of them. But unke beech kya hua kya nahi hua, you should ask them about it.”

"Dostana 2" was initially announced with Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor, and debutant actor Laksh Lalwani. However, in 2021, Karan Johar announced that he planned to recast the film. Reports suggested that Kartik walked out due to “creative differences,” while other rumors claimed that his “unprofessional behavior” had caused friction. Despite these rumors, it seems that Kartik and Karan have resolved their issues, as Karan announced a new film with Kartik in 2023. Directed by Sandeep Modi, this film is scheduled to release in August 2025.

In addition to addressing the "Dostana 2" situation, Janhvi Kapoor is currently busy promoting her upcoming film "Mr. & Mrs. Mahi." Starring alongside Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi is gearing up for the film's release on May 31, 2024. Directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions along with Zee Studios, the film has generated significant buzz among fans.