Dharma Productions’ long-delayed Dostana 2 has reportedly undergone yet one more significant change. In response to a report by Variety India, filmmaker Advait Chandan has stepped away from the project after spending several months developing the film.
Advait Chandan exits Dharma Productions’ Dostana 2 over creative differences: Report
The report states that Chandan exited the film as a result of creative differences. His vision for the project reportedly didn’t align with the direction the producers desired to pursue. The separation is claimed to have been amicable, with no dispute between the filmmaker and the production house beyond differing creative approaches.
The event marks one other chapter within the complicated journey of Dostana 2, a movie that has witnessed multiple changes because it was first announced.
The sequel was initially unveiled in 2019 with Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya in lead roles. Filmmaker Collin D’Cunha was set to make his feature directorial debut with the project. Nonetheless, the film was eventually shelved after production challenges and casting-related developments.
In recent times, Dharma Productions reportedly began work on a fresh version of the film. Reportedly, the reimagined project was expected to feature Vikrant Massey and Lakshya in leading roles. Former Miss India World Sini Shetty was also being considered for the feminine lead.
Advait Chandan later joined the project and spent around seven months working on the film’s development. His association with Dostana 2 had generated interest throughout the industry, especially given his previous work as director of Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha, and his most up-to-date directorial enterprise was Loveyapa.
The report further suggests that discussions regarding the film’s tone, treatment and overall creative direction eventually led to Chandan’s decision to maneuver away from the project. With the filmmaker’s departure, Dharma Productions is now expected to start the seek for a brand new director while continuing efforts to revive the long-awaited sequel.
Despite several reinventions over time, Dostana 2 stays one among Dharma Productions’ most closely watched projects due to the popularity of the 2008 original starring John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
As of now, the production house has not officially announced the following steps for the film.
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