Saif Ali Khan Abruptly Backs Out from Bunty Aur Babli 2
While Bunty Aur Babli 2 stars Siddhant Chaturvedi as the first lead, the other star approached for the film Saif Ali Khan has backed out from doing the film, leaving the makers in a tough situation...
The news of the remake of Bunty Aur Babli, a 2005 comedy-romance drama starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerjee and Amitabh Bachchan has come as a delight to fans. And ever since the announcement, there have been speculations about the leading cast in the remake. Among all the suspected names, Gully Boy fame Siddhant Chaturvedi managed to make the mark and has been roped in as the first lead of the film.
While there was no confirmation regarding the second male lead, a Bollywood Hungama report states that Saif Ali Khan had been approached for the role, and also liked the script and gave a nod for the comedy remake. Bunty Aur Babli 2 would mark the reunion of Yash Raj Films with Saif after almost a decade.
However, unfortunately, the reunion seems to not be happening any time soon as reportedly Saif has backed out after giving his nod for the film. “Yash Raj Films initially approached Abhishek Bachchan for the part. He was the lead in Bunty Aur Babli and they felt that he’ll suit the role of the second lead, besides Siddhant Chaturvedi. However, Abhishek was not excited for this venture and refused. YRF, then, approached Saif Ali Khan. He seemed very interested initially and agreed to do the film. But just last week, the producers were left shocked as he told them that he doesn’t want to do the film anymore”, quoted Bollywood Hungama as a source saying.
Stating that the reason behind Saif walking out of the film as unknown, the source adds, “Bunty Aur Babli 2 is supposed to go on floors soon and with Saif backing out at the last moment, the makers are left in a lurch. The reason for Saif’s decision is not known yet but it seems, he had second thoughts about his role. YRF are now working overtime to find a suitable replacement”
Directed by Shaad Ali, Bunty Aur Babli was a huge success. The second installment will be directed by Varun V Sharma, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi as the main lead.
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