‘Dostana 2’ faces fresh setback as director exits project

MUMBAI: The long-delayed Bollywood film Dostana 2 has suffered another setback after director Advait Chandan reportedly exited the project following months of pre-production work.

According to Indian media reports, the film had already faced uncertainty after actor Kartik Aaryan parted ways with the project, leading to a temporary halt in development. Reports later suggested that actress Janhvi Kapoor was also no longer associated with the film.

Fresh reports indicate that Advait Chandan stepped away from the project after nearly seven months of preparation, citing personal and creative differences.

Sources quoted by entertainment media said there was no major dispute behind the decision, but differing creative visions ultimately led to the director’s departure.

Reports further claim that Sini Shetty has been finalized for a lead role and is expected to make her Bollywood debut through the film. Shetty won the Miss India World title in 2022.

The film is reportedly centered on two siblings who fall in love with the same person, creating a storyline filled with romance, comedy and misunderstandings.

Actor Vikrant Massey previously confirmed his involvement in the project, describing it as his first collaboration with filmmaker Karan Johar and his production banner.

Meanwhile, some reports have suggested that actor Lakshya may no longer be part of the cast, although the production team has yet to officially announce the complete lineup.

Since its announcement, Dostana 2 has undergone multiple changes in cast and crew, leaving its future uncertain while fans continue to await an official update on the film’s release plans.