Shah Rukh Khan-Ranveer Singh, Nushrratt Bharuccha- Ananya Panday actors replaced in franchises
Shah Rukh Khan-Ranveer Singh, Nushrratt Bharuccha- Ananya Panday actors replaced in franchises
In a new development in the casting for the upcoming “Don” franchise, Ranveer Singh was roped in as the new Don after Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan,
Ranveer as of now is basking on the success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. It came as a double treat to his fans as the actor’s look from Don 3 has unveiled
Akshay Kumar’s collaboration with the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise came to and end with Kartik Aaryan’s entry. He took over the role but with a twist
However, Akshay’s fans weren’t happy with this move. However, Kartik clarified in various interviews that the intent was not to replace the superstar.
Nushrratt Bharuccha and Ayushmann Khurrana’s linking up was appreciated by the audience in Dream Girl. While most of the star cast has been retained in the sequel, the actress is no longer a part of it
Ananya Panday has come onboard as Ayushmann’s ladylove Pari. Although the core theme of the film is an extension of the prequel, the story has been modified
Abhishek Bachchan was oped in to play the titular role in Bob Biswas. However, the decision to replace the actor who made the character famous didn’t sit down well with many
Kajal Aggarwal made her Bollywood debut with Singham. Inspite of a successful launch, she was not retained for the sequel. Kajal’s character Kavya was Ajay Devgn’s girlfriend
Kareena Kapoor Khan was to play Ajay Devgn’s new ladylove in Singham Returns. She played the role of Avni. With Singham Again is in the making, it will be interesting to see whether Kareena will share the screen space with Deepika Padukone, who plays a female cop
Salman Khan replaced Saif Ali Khan in “Race 3” – third film, but, Race 3 failed to live up to expectations
Saif played the lead role in Race 1 and 2. After a revamp, the franchise went to Salman. The film also starred Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah, and others
Sharman Joshi was replaced by Kunal Kemmu in Golmaal 3 and Golmaal Again. He might never return to the franchise
Kunal currently plays the role of Laxman in the film which was played by Sharman in the first installment. The reason behind his exit is still unclear
Abhishek Bachchan was roped in to play role of Rakesh Trivedi in Bunty Aur Babli. In 2021, the film got its official sequel. However, Abhishek wasn’t a part of it
However, Saif Ali Khan stepped in as Rakesh Trivedi with Rani. The film streamed on Prime Video directly and also starred Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari. It failed to come close to the prequel
Arshad Warsi played Jagdish ‘Jolly’ Tyagi in Jolly LLB in 2013. However, the sequel in 2017, saw him replaced by Akshay Kumar
Now, in the third part, probably, Akshay and Arshad will share the screen space. It will be interesting to watch them together in a good courtroom drama
Isha Koppikar Narang was Shah Rukh Khan’s beloved lady in Don in 2006. Surprisingly, Lara Dutta
replaced her in the sequel
Isha was disappointed. In an interview, she said, she wasn’t aware and was expecting (to be a part of the sequel) they changed the entire casting and the film didn’t do very well in any case.
News Edit K.V.Raman
