Anees Bazmee: Nobody can replace Salman Khan's character in 'No Entry 2'; we are still working on the script - Exclusive

Director Anees Bazmee, set to helm the highly anticipated sequel 'No Entry 2,' recently expressed confidence in the enduring bond between Bollywood stalwarts Anil Kapoor and Boney Kapoor. Despite recent revelations of tensions surrounding the project, Bazmee emphasized the resilience of brotherly love, affirming that any discord is merely transient.


In response to Boney Kapoor's disclosure of Anil Kapoor's disapproval over the project proceeding without him, Anees Bazmee maintained a strong stance, asserting that such familial disagreements are commonplace and nothing to be overly concerned about.

In conversation with ETimes, Anees said, "The love between brothers will never get over. I really don't know, but they have a fantastic relationship. And these things of getting upset with each other are temporary. I didn't find it to be a big deal."While rumors of discord persist, Anees Bazmee revealed that neither of the Kapoor brothers had directly communicated any issues to him, opting instead to address the matter privately. As Bazmee mentioned, "None of them have told me. I just heard and said nothing to worry about, as they are after all brothers."

Addressing the eagerly awaited casting details, Anees Bazmee dismissed speculations about replacing Salman Khan's iconic character, affirming that neither Khan nor Anil Kapoor can be replicated. As the director stated, "Nobody can replace Salman Khan or Anil Kapoor. We are working on it (the script) and will let you know very soon."

Regarding the production timeline, Anees Bazmee revealed that while the script has been finalized for some time, there is no rush to commence filming. With Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh rumored to join the cast, Anees Bazmee assured fans that updates on the project will be unveiled soon.






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