‘Dostana 2’ was super hyped, and audiences couldn’t wait to see Janhvi Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan share the screen. Allegedly, the actor and director had a rift, leading to Kartik stepping away from the project. Dharma Productions issued a statement on social media stating they would be recasting ‘Dostana 2’ “due to professional circumstances.” Now, Kartik Aaryan has finally broken his silence on the matter.

In an interview with The Lallantop. Kartik Aaryan spoke about his rumored conflict with Karan Johar. Kartik explained that the issue is old and often blown out of proportion by miscommunication and media exaggeration. He pointed out that things can sound very different when written down. He hasn’t talked about the issue since it happened a couple of years ago, and he prefers to stay silent and focus on his work. Kartik added how he remained quiet when the news first broke and continues to do so now, staying calm and not getting involved in controversies. He mentioned that he doesn’t have a spokesperson or family to present his positive side to the media, but he believes he’s doing something right since directors and producers keep casting him in their films.

This makes me wonder if Dostana 2 is still going to happen, and if so, who will be cast in place of Kartik Aaryan. The uncertainty leaves fans curious about the film’s future direction and its new lead.