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Apne 2 not shelved, confirms producer Deepak Mukut

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Apne starred Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol in key roles.

Anil Sharma’s Apne starred Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. A sequel was in the talks about following the veteran actor’s death, Sharma said that Apne 2 has been shelved. However, now producer Deepak Mukut has confirmed that the sequel is happening, and it is their tribute to Dharmendra.

Addressing the buzz head-on Deepak Mukut said, “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 added, “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. Moreover, the essence of Apne 2 has deepened after the loss of Dharmendra, who headlined the original 2007 family drama that became a massive audience favourite.