Producer Deepak Mukut has dismissed rumours of Apne 2 being shelved after Dharmendra’s demise, confirming the film is still moving ahead. He said the sequel will serve as a heartfelt tribute to the late actor and preserve the emotional legacy of the Deol family drama
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Reports of the film Apne 2 getting shelved emerged after the demise of actor Dharmendra on November 24. Director Anil Sharma also confirmed that it would be impossible to make the sequel without the late actor. Apne featured Dharmendra, Sunny, and Bobby Deol playing a family. However, producer Deepak Mukut has now confirmed that Apne 2 is not shelved and will be a tribute to the late actor.
Apne 2 not shelved, confirms producer
‘Apne’ featured the Deol family, including Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and has been the subject of speculation ever since Dharmendra’s demise. The film was very close to the late actor’s heart
Talking about the sequel, Deepak Mukut said in a statement, “People need to stop spreading unverified rumours. ‘Apne 2’ is NOT shelved. This film is happening, and it is happening with full conviction. We have been working quietly but consistently, and there has never been a question of dropping the project. ‘Apne 2’ is not only on track but remains one of the most emotionally significant projects undertaken by our banner”.
He further mentioned, “‘Apne’ belonged to Dharamji. His presence, his warmth, his soul everything he stood for made that film what it became. ‘Apne 2’ is extremely close to my heart. In many ways, the film will be a shradhanjali, a heartfelt homage to Dharamji. We want the sequel to celebrate him, his values, and the emotional world he created with the Deol family on screen”.
The sequel, which was earlier announced with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Karan Deol, has been undergoing creative restructuring, but the core intention remains unchanged: to carry forward the emotional legacy of one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved family dramas.
What Anil Sharma said about Apne 2
Speaking to Hindustan Times after Dharmendra's demise, Anil shared, “Apne to apno ke bina nahi ho sakti. Without Dharamji, it’s impossible to make the sequel. Everything was on track, and the script was ready, but he left us. Some dreams remain unfulfilled. Without him, it’s not possible!"
The sequel was planned to be a continuation of the 2007 family drama Apne. Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Karan Deol were believed to lead the narrative. Interestingly, despite being announced years ago, the film never went on the floors.
Sharma and Dharmendra have worked together in multiple films, including Hukumat, Elaan-E-Jung, Farishtay, Tahalka, and Apne. Their reunion with Apne 2 was meant to be another chapter in their partnership.
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