- Friday, April 26, 2024
By: Murtuza Nullwala
Karan Johar announced Dostana 2 a few weeks ago. The movie stars Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor and debutant Lakshya. When the film was announced only Kartik and Jahvi were the part of the cast. Lakshya’s name was announced later. However, there were reports that Rajkummar Rao was offered the film but he said a ‘no’ to it.
Finally, while talking to a tabloid, Rao has revealed why he couldn’t star in Dostana 2. While talking about working with Karan Johar, the actor said, “He’s one of the finest filmmakers in the country. I hope something works out soon and I’m pretty sure it will.”
When asked why he said no to Dostana 2, Rao said, “Dates. My next project, opposite Priyanka Chopra, will be shot during the same time. But it’s a great script and Colin D’Cunha, the director, is my classmate from FTII.”
Rajkummar Rao currently has his hands full with many films. He will next be seen on the big screen in Made In China which is slated to release on Diwali this year. The actor, these days, has been busy with the promotions of the film. He will also be seen in Turram Khan which is directed by Hansal Mehta and stars Nushrat Bharucha as the female lead.
Apart from Made In China and Turram Khan, Rao also has movies like RoohiAfza, Anurag Basu’s next, Chupke Chupke remake and The White Tiger opposite Priyanka Chopra. We must say that he is surely the actor in demand.
There were reports of him starring in Chupke Chupke remake and while talking to the tabloid, he confirmed that he is doing the film. Rao said, “It’s a big responsibility to step into his shoes. The scripting is underway now. We know that we can’t match Hrishida’s (Hrishikesh Mukherjee, director) standard, but we will try and put our best foot forward.”
