Janhvi Kapoor has shed light on the shelving of Dostana 2, a film she was set to star in alongside Kartik Aaryan and Laksh Lalwani. Despite extensive speculation about an alleged fallout between Kartik Aaryan and producer Karan Johar, Janhvi clarified that the reasons for the film being halted remain somewhat ambiguous.
In an interview with The Lallantop, Janhvi revealed that the cast and crew had already shot for around 30 to 35 days before the project was unexpectedly put on hold. She explained, “We had even shot for that film for about 30 to 35 days. The shoot was going very well, according to me. I don’t know why the film was shelved honestly. Of course, I tried asking also, but I guess (it was because) we began shooting for that film long before Covid. And then Covid happened and essentially there was a one-and-a-half years delay.”
When asked directly about the rumored conflict between Kartik and Karan Johar, Janhvi responded, “I don’t think it was that. I think work is extremely important for both of them. But unke beech kya hua kya nahi hua (what happened between the two of them), you should ask them about it.”
In 2021, Karan Johar announced that Dostana 2 would be recast, following reports of Kartik Aaryan exiting the project due to “creative differences.” Rumors also circulated that Kartik’s “unprofessional behavior” might have been a factor in the decision. However, both Kartik and Karan have not publicly detailed the specific reasons for the parting.
Kartik Aaryan also addressed the issue in an interview with indianexpress.com, emphasizing his focus on work and downplaying the situation as mere rumors. He stated, “I just focus on my work. That’s all I would like to say on this. What happens, at times, is people make ‘baat ka batangad’ (make a mountain out of a molehill). There is nothing more to it. No one has so much time (to think so much). Everybody just wants to work, do good work. Other than that, things are just rumors.”
Interestingly, the professional relationship between Kartik and Karan seems to have been mended, as Karan announced a new film with Kartik in 2023, directed by Sandeep Modi, which is slated for release in August 2025.
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