The much-loved film 'Aitraaz', starring Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor, marked its 20th anniversary of release on Wednesday. To commemorate this special occasion, filmmaker Subhash Ghai announced the sequel, 'Aitraaz 2'.
Ghai, who produced the original film under his production company Mukta Arts, revealed that the sequel is already in development, with a "finest script" and "three years of effort" invested in its creation.
The director made the announcement on his official Instagram account, sharing a still from 'Aitraaz' featuring the lead, Priyanka Chopra. He also took a moment to praise her groundbreaking performance in the iconic film, emphasizing her significant contribution to the success of the film.
His post read, "BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
DARED N DID IT.
That’s why cine lovers can not forget her performance even after 20 years today in
#AITRAZ - produced my Mukta arts
When she was too apprehensive to do this role of an ardent ambitious woman but did it with full confidence
Now MUKTA ARTS is ready for
AITRAZ 2
with a finest script with 3 years of hard work
Just wait n watch.
Originally released on November 12, 2004, 'Aitraaz' was a bold romantic thriller directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film, which revolves around a man accused of sexual harassment by his powerful female superior, garnered praise for its daring subject matter and strong performances. Loosely inspired by the 1994 Hollywood film 'Disclosure', 'Aitraaz' went on to become a major commercial success, making a significant impact with its controversial storyline.
As soon as the announcement was made, the comment section was flooded with excitement from fans of the original film. Many expressed their enthusiasm and anticipation for 'Aitraaz 2', with fans eagerly sharing their support and hopes for the sequel. One comment said, "Cannot wait, this will be iconic" another said, "Soo true .... @subhashghai1 ji waiting for more"
One fan commented, "Request Mr. Ghai and Mukta Arts to Please get back Pee Cee ONLY for the iconic role"
Subhash Ghai will collaborate with Amit Rai, the director of OMG 2 and Badhaai Ho, for 'Aitraaz 2'. Speaking to HT, Ghai shared, "I’ve heard a fantastic script from Amit Rai, the writer-director of 'Oh My God 2', which has now been adapted as 'Aitraaz 2'. We are receiving numerous calls from various studios expressing interest in producing the film. I must say, Amit has another hit script on his hands, and I really loved it."
The star cast of 'Aitraaz 2' are yet to be announced.
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