Alia to star in Sadak 2, to be directed by Pooja Bhatt

CONFIRMED! Alia Bhatt to star in Sadak 2, film to be directed by sister Pooja Bhatt

Earlier we had reported that the sequel to the 90s film Sadak, though a long way away from going on floors, had been locked for release in August 2018. In fact, initial reports stated that though the lead cast of the film had not yet been finalized, Sadak 2 would see Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt who featured in lead roles in the original, playing integral parts in the second film as well. However, now we hear that Alia Bhatt has been finalized to play the lead in the film while Pooja Bhatt will direct it.

As per reports, Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt had convinced Mahesh Bhatt to develop a script for Sadak 2. In fact, after he had completed the script for this sequel, Mahesh Bhatt had revealed that the sequel would focus on the modern-day scenario where the distinction between the house and the sadak' is fast disappearing. If that wasn't all, Bhatt had also stated that the script of Sadak 2 would make people believe in love at a time when it's very easy to walk out of a relationship.

Interestingly, though there is no confirmation, with reports claiming that Pooja Bhatt would also feature in the film with Sanjay Dutt, one wonders if Sadak 2 will in fact be a continuation from the previous film. Back on the casting front, though Alia Bhatt has been finalized for the lead, contrary to reports of Sidharth Malhotra being roped in, we hear that the makers of the film are currently on the lookout for a male lead to star opposite Alia.
For Sadak 2, music will obviously be a big USP with two tracks by Jeet Gannguli already being finalized. The official announcement of the film and other details are expected to be made in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt seems to have a packed schedule with back to back films in the form of Meghna Gulzar's Raazi, followed by Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy opposite Ranveer Singh and later, Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra that sees her sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor.

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I read an article months back that this film will deal with depression. It may be an interesting topic if the story is realistic and told properly which has the potential to connect with the audiences.

I'm not sure what Pooja Bhatt is capable of as a director because I've not seen any of her directional movies. This film is her's so it's her responsibility to make sure it lives up to audiences expectations.

Great choice. Alia is a fine actor.

Hopely this one is direct adaptation from Taxi Driver, and Alia can easily get the look of the role of 15year old.
But who can reprise the role of Di Niro?