Exclusive: Anees Bazmee reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2
The announcement of 'No Entry 2' left fans feeling both nostalgic and excited. The sequel to the 2005 comedy classic was set to feature Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, along with a host of female actors. The film was scheduled to go on floors in March, but a shift in the timeline has left the project in limbo, with reports suggesting that Diljit has backed out. It was said that the global star had creative differences with the team, prompting his exit.advertisementHowever, in an exclusive conversation with India Today, director Anees Bazmee confirmed that the issue lies more with scheduling than with creative disagreements. He also expressed optimism that the situation could still be resolved.Addressing the speculation around Diljit's departure, Bazmee said that when there are "big films, it also makes big noise". He further spoke about his interactions with the Punjabi superstar, "Diljit is a fantastic actor. He is a very nice human being. Although I haven't had many meetings with him, we just got together twice. The first time I met him, it was for 10 minutes. I narrated the story to him, and in just two minutes, he was sold. He mentioned how he liked the story, found it fun, and was excited to do it. Diljit also shared that 'No Entry' is one of his favourite films, and he has seen it multiple times. He was actually quite eager to be a part of it."advertisement
Praising the actor-singer's quick decision-making skills, the filmmaker added, "He is a very nice human being, so simple, and I think he will grow on to be a fabulous actor. He is also sharp and smart, as he can make a decision so quickly. I have always admired artists who have such intuition and can grasp the essence of a film in a single sitting. They should know who they want to work with, what roles suit them and can make those decisions swiftly. He did want to do the film, but when I met him recently, we realised there was an issue with the dates. No Entry 2 is going to be a very big film with a huge cast and crew. There are so many actors, and it's important for us that everyone can come together. I think they are figuring out the dates, and I am hopeful it will work out. But whatever happens, it will be for the good. I have that faith for sure."When asked about when he plans to get the film on the floors, Anees Bazmee said, "Bohot jald (Very soon). As soon as we get clearance from everyone, we will start. I have been with Boney ji (producer Boney Kapoor) for 7-8 years now, working on this film. We have seen many ups and downs, but we are on it. I am the kind of person who sticks to his commitment. And when there's love, you don't think of loss and profit. You just want to be together and make a food film. And trust me, it is going to be a beautiful film and a lot of fun. It's still on paper, so many will not know, but I can assure you it's an amazing story." You May Also Like
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