A recent interview with Janhvi Kapoor at Coffee with Karan season 8 sparked a rumor about Janhvi replacing Alia in the upcoming Dulhania franchise. Here is the response of the makers.
What Is The Rumour About The Film
At the set of coffee with Karan, Janhvi, and Karan spoke about the secret project which they’re working on together. After this, the news started circulating about Janhvi Kapoor replacing Alia Bhatt in Dulhania 3. It’s a Dharma production film. So following the interview rumors about Alia being replaced due to a busy schedule took the market.
Well, this news couldn’t take much space as Karan Johar took no time to address the false messages.
Karan Johar’s Open Response
filmmaker Karan Johar has addressed the rumors, putting an end to speculations and clearing the bubbles. Johar straightly denied reports suggesting Alia Bhatt’s withdrawal from the “Dulhania” series and Janhvi Kapoor taking her place. Also, he spoke about official information to be released by the production house only, so as not to believe this false news.
In a statement, Johar expressed his excitement about working with both Janhvi Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, given their unique contributions to the projects. He reassured fans that the original cast, including Alia Bhatt, will remain the same. Karan Johar cleared the air through his Instagram story, where he wrote,
“Every morning I wake up to news that is not an official confirmation by Dharma Productions… would request members of the media to please not conjecture about the continuance of a franchise or the beginning of one! We will give details when the time and plans are formulated and fructified! We are humbled by the excitement shown by our future films but would love to have accuracy instead of speculation… Respectfully, Karan Johar.”
Well, as we all know fans grow anticipation for these highly awaited films, and Johar’s clarification brings relief to fans who were curious about the casting rumor.