No Entry 2: Anees Bazmee confirms Diljit Dosanjh’s exit, 'Main kabhi safaiyaan nahi deta…'

The announcement of No Entry 2 sparked immense excitement, especially given the original film's comedic success. Anticipation soared with early casting reports suggesting Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh would star. However, the news of Diljit Dosanjh's potential departure saddened fans. Now, director Anees Bazmee has offered insights into his meeting with the actor.

During an interview with News18 Showsha, director Anees Bazmee shared that he isn't upset about Diljit's exit. He mentioned that this isn't the first time he's worked with an actor who wasn't initially part of the cast. "I’m just happy that the film is getting made. There’s no bigger joy than that. At this point, woh hi ho raha hai jo upar waala chahta hai. I work with a lot of earnestness and I leave the rest to god. It’s not like the films that I’ve only worked with actors who’ve been my first choices on the films I’ve done so far," he stated.

Anees Bazmee remains optimistic, focusing on the positive aspects and anticipating the start of "No Entry 2" "very soon." He reflected on his career, stating, "I’ve had to work with actors who were my second and even third choices. But once these films got released, audiences felt that those actors fit the characters perfectly and nobody else could’ve pulled off those parts the way they did." This perspective, shared by the director of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" and "Welcome," highlights his adaptable approach.

Reflecting on his meeting with Diljit, the Amar Singh Chamkila actor shared his concerns regarding scheduling conflicts, Anees shares, “Our last meeting, which was the second time that we met, lasted for 10 minutes. We were discussing his dates because there was a bit of back and forth. He told me that he’s trying to work out his dates. Boney ji was also there. Since it’s a big film, everything that happens makes news. I’m used to do these things and I don’t let such things bother me. Main kabhi safaiyaan nahi deta. Jo hona hai, woh hi hoga aur jo hoga, achcha hi hoga. (I never give clarifications. Whatever is meant to happen, will happen and whatever happens, will be for the best)"

Anees Bazmee clarified that this situation hasn't affected his relationship with Diljit, whom he still highly respects. He described Diljit as "a very honest human being and a very talented actor." Bazmee recounted their brief meeting, where Diljit, after only a short introduction to the script, agreed to the film, saying, "Kahaani samajh aa gayi hai. Aap picture bana rahe hai. Teen heroes hai. Comedy hai. No Entry dekh ke hum kitne hasse hai." Anees added that Diljit's simplicity impressed him.