Ileana D’Cruz says she hasn’t signed Aankhen 2, producer claims she had verbally committed to take up film
Shilpi Sampad (MID-DAY; August 20, 2016)

A day after the cast of Aankhen 2 was announced, Ileana D’Cruz has slammed the makers for announcing her name when she had turned down the film. A unit member, however, claims that the actress had verbally committed to be part of the project starring Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Arshad Warsi and South actress Regina Cassandra.

Ileana tells hitlist, “I have not signed Aankhen 2. My name was announced without permission. I have the highest regards for Mr Bachchan and [director] Anees Bazmee, and have clarified my stand to them.” At the film’s launch on Wednesday evening, producer Gaurang Doshi and Big B had reportedly confirmed that Ileana is part of the film.

Doshi says, “Mr Bachchan is the face of my franchise and I don’t want to stoke any controversy. Fact is Ileana had, in principle, agreed to do the film. Now, if she doesn’t wish to take it up, that’s okay. I wish her all the best.”

The sequel to the 2002 heist thriller is set to go on floors next month and will clash with Golmaal 4 on Diwali 2017.