After announcing the cast comprising Siddhant Chaturvedi and newbie Sharvani in Bunty Aur Babli 2, Yash Raj Films on Thursday announced that Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji will play the original Bunty Aur Babli in the rebooted sequel. Saif and Rani will reunite on screen after 11 years of delivering hits like Hum Tum and Ta Ra Rum Pum. 

The sequel will see a time leap of 10 years. With the original Bunty aur Babli also back in the franchise, this is a huge twist to watch out for. 

Saif Ali Khan is elated to be a part of the franchise. He says, “Bunty Aur Babli 2 is a completely rebooted sequel and is set in today’s time. It is a fantastic script that hooked me on instantly. It is an out and out entertainer for the entire family to sit and enjoy and this is what I loved and connected with. Also, it’s a new role for me, new language and milieu and that’s what I really look for in a script.”

“I also love the dynamics between the originals and the new Bunty Babli in the film. It’s fresh, hilarious and extremely engaging. Rani and I have always had a lot of fun working with each other and I’m looking forward to our creative collaboration again. It’s also equally amazing to be back home at YRF,” he adds. 

Rani says, “The original Bunty Aur Babli got tremendous love and appreciation from audiences and it is their love that has made YRF bring out a sequel. Abhishek and I were both approached by YRF to reprise our roles as the originals in Bunty Aur Babli 2 but, unfortunately, things didn’t work out with him and we will miss him dearly. As a team, we are so happy to welcome Saif. I have lovely memories of working with him and I’m really looking forward to creating something new and exciting with him in Bunty Aur Babli 2. Hopefully, audiences will give us the same love that they have given our earlier films.”

Produced by Aditya Chopra, the entertainer has started its first shooting schedule. The film is being directed by Varun Sharma.