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News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan's Deewana To Get A Sequel, Filmmaker Guddu Dhanoa Confirms
Last Updated: Filmmaker Guddu Dhanoa also revealed that he is "keen" on making Bichhoo 2 and added that the script for the same is also in works. Shah Rukh Khan marked his big screen debut with Deewana in 1992 and ever since, there has been no looking back for him. Over the years, he cemented his position as a force to be reckoned with, who not only redefined the career trajectory of an outsider but also earned immense popularity globally, the most recent example being his MET Gala appearance. As for Deewana, there have been ongoing speculations for more than a decade that a sequel is also in the works. And now, we've an exclusive update on the same. Speaking to News18 Showsha, veteran filmmaker and Dharmendra's first cousin Guddu Dhanoa, who had produced Deewana, says that work has already begun on the sequel. The cast of the film is yet to be locked but Dhanoa tells us, 'Yes, Deewana 2 is very much happening. We're currently in the scripting stage. There's still some time before the film goes on floors as my web series will release before that." Dhanoa, who's currently gearing up for the release of his next directorial Romeo S3 on May 16, also spills the beans on another sequel that he's simultaneously working on alongside Deewana 2. 'My film Bichhoo earned a lot of love. We're extremely keen on making Bichhoo 2 and the script for the same is also in the works," he says. Dhanoa, who not only launched Shah Rukh but also Diljit Dosanjh as an actor in the Punjabi film industry with The Lion Of Punjab in 2011, goes on to heap praises on Shah Rukh. 'His evolution and growth as a star has been incredible. He's definitely a very good actor but what's more noteworthy is that he's a lovely human being. And that, I believe, has helped him climb the ladder of success," he shares. As for Romeo S3, it marks Dhanoa's return to the Hindi film industry 18 years after Sunny Deol's Big Brother. Romeo S3 introduces South and Marathi actor Thakur Anoop Singh as a cop in the lead and also stars Palak Tiwari. Interestingly, this is the first film that Palak signed and shot for. For the unversed, Dhanoa has directed big hits like Salaakhen and Ziddi in the past. First Published:
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Deewana: Shah Rukh Khan's Big Bollywood Debut With Rishi Kapoor Headed For A Sequel
New Delhi: The 1992 romantic action drama Deewana, marked the big Bollywood debut of Shah Rukh Khan, alongside Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti. The film was directed by Raj Kanwar, and written by Sagar Sarhadi. Now the latest update by News18 Showsha says, that filmmaker Guddu Dhanoa has confirmed a sequel to the film, more than three decades later. Guddu said, "Yes, Deewana 2 is very much happening. We're currently in the scripting stage. There's still some time before the film goes on floors, as my web series will release before that." For the unversed, Shah Rukh Khan was the second lead in the film. He essayed the role of Raja, who plays a gutsy lover who effectively wins over a widow's heart with his charming ways. This was the first step to stardom for Shah Rukh Khan. It gained him widespread recognition, and the film was also one of the highest-grossing productions in 1992. While not many details have been revealed about Deewana 2, the update on the scripting phase is a start. Fans will be elated if there is any inkling of Shah Rukh Khan joining the cast in any magnitude. Shah Rukh Khan made a major comeback in 2023 after a small sabbatical, post the failure of Zero in 2018. He gave three major blockbusters - Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki in 2023. He will next be seen in Siddharth Anand's King with his daughter Suhana Khan. The film also has Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, and Abhishek Bachchan in key roles.
