Nawazuddin out of Aankhen 2 for better films

The sequel of the movie Aankhen which will be directed by Anees Bazmee is set out to look for a fresh new cast. From the original team, Arjun Rampal and Akshay Kumar, are now no longer a part of the film. Amitabh Bachchan, who played the protagonist, is still on the cast.

The new addition of Anil Kapoor has been confirmed. But, not only did John Abraham, who was chosen initially has backed out, even the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has now opted out of the film.

Sources from a daily newspaper say that Nawazuddin has many offers already and prefers to choose better deals than this. He had signed the deal earlier, but has now backed out.

Nawazuddin's next film, 'Raman Raghav 2.0' is set to release on 24^th June this year. The cast of the film is now in Cannes for the premiere of it in the Cannes' Directors Fortnight section.

We wish him and the rest of the team all the very best!

(With Inputs from leading daily )