Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; February 20, 2019)

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s next — reportedly the sequel to his 2009 hit Love Aaj Kal — starring Kartik Aaryan, could soon have another addition to the cast. Buzz is that Randeep Hooda, who was last seen in Baaghi 2, has been roped in to play a pivotal role in the love story.

If hearsay is anything to go by, the actor’s character is in a similar space as Rishi Kapoor’s in the first instalment. A source close to the project says, “Modalities are fast being worked out. Randeep is a perfect fit for the part. His character offers a clearer and experienced perspective on love to the lead pair.”

If everything goes as planned, this could be the third time Randeep and Imtiaz will team up for a project. Prior to this, the duo had worked on Highway (2013; written and directed by Imtiaz) and Cocktail (2012; written by Imtiaz and his brother Sajid). We contacted Imtiaz for a confirmation, but didn’t get a response till the time we went to press.