Karan Johar’s Stance on Collaborating with Kartik Aaryan Post Dostana 2 Controversy: ‘Keeping All Options Open.’

Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan  worked together on Dostana 2, but the movie was shelved for “various reasons,” according to the director.

The famous Dostana 2 set drama involving Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar is well known. The director expressed his desire to work with Pinkvilla again in a recent interview, saying he hasn’t given up on the actor.

Karan’s words

“We were on the verge of creating a film, but numerous hurdles thwarted its realization.”You never say never, though. The feature undoubtedly has a lot to offer us both. Although we don’t know much about Dostana, Karan stated in the interview that “that film will be defining for both of us.”

 About the rift between Karan and Kartik

Kartik was cast by Karan as a lead in Dostana 2, the follow-up to Tarun Mansukhani’s critically acclaimed romantic comedy Dostana from 2008. Kartik featured in the Collin D’Cunha-directed sequel opposite Janhvi Kapoor and rookie Lakshya.

Kartik was let go, nevertheless, because he was hurling weight around on the movie set. Dharma Productions released a statement stating that the movie had been shelved and would be reshot and recast later, respecting everyone’s right to privacy. Janhvi, Kartik, and other individuals have likewise been quiet regarding the rationale behind Dostana 2’s shelving.

Since then, Karan and Kartik have stayed friendly when they run into one other on camera at film events. This year, they went to the Melbourne Indian Film Festival’s opening together, and Karan had some kind things to say about the actor.

 

He stated, “Kartik’s projects resonate strongly on a national scale and consistently reinvigorate the cinematic journey with tremendous fervor.” More authority to him. May he always be able to contribute to movies. Excellent work, Kartik.

While Kartik is occupied filming Kabir Khan’s sports drama Chandu Champion, Karan is commemorating the 25th anniversary of his directing debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

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On Dostana 2, Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar were all prepared to work together, but things didn’t work out between them and the project was abandoned. After the alleged altercation, there were rumours that the actor and director were at odds. But the couple has been pictured together for the past few months, and it appears that they have reconciled. Karan was recently asked if he was working with Kartik on a future project, even though Dostana 2 didn’t work out.

In a conversation with Pinkvilla fans, Karan shared, “Kartik and I came very close to collaborating on a film, but due to a variety of factors, it didn’t come to fruition. However, in this industry, one should never rule anything out,” explaining that Dostana 2 broke apart for “various reasons.” The future has a lot in store for Kartik and me, I’m sure. Karan responded, “We don’t know about Dostana but may be we will make some film and that film will hopefully be defining for both of us,” when asked if they planned to bring back Dostana 2.

 

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