New Delhi | Jagran Entertainment Desk: Gully Boy fame Siddhant Chaturvedi is all set to feature in Bunty Aur Babli 2 opposite debutante Sharvari. The film is a sequel by Yash Raj Films of Bunty Aur Babli that was released 15 years ago. Announcing the sequel, Yash Raj Films tweeted, "Meet the Bunty aur Babli! @SiddhantChaturvD | #BuntyAurBAbli 2 | #VarunSharma." The new film of the franchise is written by Varun Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra.
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Siddhant Chaturvedi also took to Instagram to share the news on his social media. "Small town boy with big city dreams! Blessed and grateful for this opportunity. Thank you, Adi Sir and YRF for letting me take the Bunty-Babli franchise forward! #BuntyAurBabli2 @sharvari @varun.v.sharma @yrf," he captioned.
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Actress Sharvari also shared a picture and wrote, "So thankful for today cause it's time to get a little 'Babli' Here’s to new beginnings with my Bunty @siddhantchaturvedi"
Speaking about the film, Sharma said, "Bunty Aur Babli 2 is completely set in today's time. Siddhant caught everyone's eye with his brilliant debut in 'Gully Boy'. We are excited to have him play the role of Bunty. Sharvari is an extremely special actress to watch out for. They are a fresh, hot pair and their chemistry and energy is infectious," as quoted by ANI.
The last franchise saw Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji play the lead role and became a box office in 2005. The film had portrayed the story of a couple who resorts to conning people to fulfill their dreams.
Earlier a Pinkvilla report had stated that the original characters Bunty and Babli -- Abhishek and Rani -- will also feature in the new one. The second installment will have two main leads. If required Amitabh Bachchan also reprises in the role in the sequel.