Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker’s upcoming “Dostana 2”.
Dharma Productions’ statement read, “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain dignified silence – we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D’Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon.”
It is rumoured that Dharma production house is not only just replacing the actor in the sequel to their 2008 hit, but will also not work with him in any other film. Basically, the production house has banned him.
Dostana 2 was announced in 2019 but the shoot was delayed in the view of the covid-19 pandemic . Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor had already shot for 20 days. The film also marks Bollywood debut of television actor Lakshya.
Soon after such news reports emerged, a section of netizens started tweeting to claim that Kartik has been made to exit because he is an outsider in the industry.
Many users went on to compare Kartik’s position with late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was allegedly a victim of nepotism and groupism. Kartik’s fans also hurled verbal attacks at filmmaker Karan Johar.
Kartik is yet to comment on the matter.
