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Umesh Bist, director of Pagglait, will helm Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 as Dibakar Banerjee steps aside. Boman Irani returns, but Huma Qureshi is no longer part of the sequel.
The much-loved 2006 dark comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla is finally getting a sequel, but with a new creative team.
Nearly two decades after Dibakar Banerjee’s cult classic Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006) redefined dark comedy in Bollywood, its much-anticipated sequel is finally moving forward. But this time, Banerjee won’t be calling the shots.
According to sources, the sequel will be helmed by Umesh Bist, best known for Pagglait (2021) starring Sanya Malhotra and the 2024 acclaimed series Gyaarah Gyaarah. Insiders reveal that the makers are confident in Bist’s ability to balance biting humour with strong emotional undertones, something that defined the original film. “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 also has wicked humour and a family angle, and hence they feel Umesh will surely do justice,” the source said.
Earlier reports suggested that Huma Qureshi was in talks to headline the film, but the deal hasn’t materialised. The casting team is still on the lookout for the female lead.
What’s certain, however, is that Boman Irani will reprise his role as the wily builder Kishan Khurana. Confirming his return in an interview with Bombay Times, Irani admitted he is both thrilled and nervous. “I am very excited for the sequel. And for the first time and after a long time, I am fearful. We don’t want to make a weak effort to ruin a legacy. We have to work really hard to maintain that legacy of the film that it stood for,” he shared.
The original film revolved around Anupam Kher’s Kamal Kishore Khosla, a middle-class man who finds his dream plot of land usurped by Irani’s conman Khurana. What followed was a deliciously clever revenge plan hatched by Khosla’s sons and friends, which struck a chord with audiences for its relatability, wit, and humour rooted in Delhi’s middle-class ethos.
With Bist steering the ship and Irani returning to the fold, expectations are high that Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 will live up to the legacy of the original. The only question now: who will step into the role of the female lead?
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More
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