In an exciting casting coup of the season, Yash
Raj Films is reuniting Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji and presenting them to
play the original Bunty Aur Babli in the fully rebooted sequel! Saif and Rani
were a blockbuster Jodi as they delivered big hits like Hum Tum and Ta Ra Rum
Pum and were celebrated as a pair to watch out for given their infectious
chemistry. They are reuniting after 11 years to bring their
magic back on screen and we couldn’t be more excited!
The much-anticipated sequel will see a huge time
leap of 10 years and feature two pairs of Bunty and Babli!
YRF had earlier announced an incredibly fresh pairing of Siddhant Chaturvedi
(of Gully Boy fame) and a new heroine, Sharvari, as the new talented conmen
Bunty and Babli. Now, with the originals also back in the franchise, this is a
huge twist to watch out for! It will be very interesting to see the dynamics
between the two on-screen conmen couples.
Saif Ali Khan is elated to be a part of the
franchise. He says, “Bunty Aur Babli 2 is a completely
rebooted sequel and is set in today’s time. It is a fantastic script that
hooked me on instantly. It is an out and out entertainer for the entire family
to sit and enjoy and this is what I loved and connected with. Also, it’s a new
role for me, new language and milieu and that’s what I really look for in a
script. I also love the dynamics between the originals and the new Bunty Babli
in the film. It’s fresh, hilarious and extremely engaging. Rani and I have
always had a lot of fun working with each other and I’m looking forward to our
creative collaboration again. It’s also equally amazing to be back home at YRF
again.”
Rani Mukerji says, “The original Bunty Aur Babli
got tremendous love and appreciation from audiences and it is their love that
has made YRF decide to make the sequel. Abhishek and I were both approached by
YRF to reprise our roles as the originals in Bunty Aur Babli 2
but, unfortunately, things didn’t work out with him and we will miss him
dearly. As a team, we are so happy to welcome Saif. I have lovely memories of
working with him and I’m really looking forward to creating something new and
exciting with him in Bunty Aur Babli 2. Hopefully, audiences
will give us the same love that they have given our earlier films.”
Produced by Aditya Chopra, the hugely awaited
entertainer has started its first shooting schedule. YRF has also always
launched several new directors under its banner and Bunty Aur Babli 2 will
be directed by Varun Sharma, who was an Assistant Director on YRF’s biggest
blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.
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