The Ba***ds of Bollywood actor Lakshya gets candid on Dostana 2 being shelved: Felt numb, do I blame Karan Johar?

Lakshya Lalwani is currently at the peak of his career with his leading role in Aryan Khan's directorial debut series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood

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Lakshya Lalwani, high on fame after his performances in Kill and The Ba***ds of Bollywood, has now got candid about how he felt after Dostana 2 got shelved. The actor felt numb and wondered if he should blame Karan Johar for what happened. Now, the actor is receiving praises for his leading role in Aryan Khan's debut web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, and Dostana 2 is back on track, too.

Lakshya Lalwani's candid reaction on Dostana 2 being shelved

Lakshya, currently in news for The Ba***ds of Bollywood, remembers his reaction on Dostana 2 being shelved. The actor told Raj Shamani in a podcast how he felt blank and numb when all of his projects were shelved. This included Dostana 2 and Bedhadak. "Who do I blame? God, or Karan Johar? I can’t blame anyone, na. The film got shelved, and that’s it. For some reason, I had the self-belief that it was happening for a reason. Tables would turn one day," the actor said during the podcast.

Dostana 2 back on track

Dostana 2 was reportedly shelved after Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan's fallout. The news went public and spread like wildfire. Years later, Karan worked with Kartik in various films, and Dostana 2 has also been revived with Vikrant Massey and Lakshya.

Lakshya gains fame with The Ba***ds of Bollywood too

After being the surprise factor in Kill, Lakshya Lalwani turned a household name with his performance as the leading actor in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The story revolved around his character Aasman who is faced with various challenges as an outsider trying to make it big in the world of Bollywood.

FAQs

Q. Who are the lead actors in Dostana 2?

A. Vikrant Massey and Lakshya are set to star in Dostana 2, with Lakshya also being part of the original shelved project featuring Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor.

Q. When will Dostana 2 start filming?

A. Filming for Dostana 2 is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with a theatrical release planned for the end of 2026.

Q. What happened to the original Dostana 2 project?

A. The original project starring Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor was shelved due to Kartik Aaryan's exit. Vikrant Massey has since replaced Kartik Aaryan in the lead role.

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