Harshada Rege (BOMBAY TIMES; November 8, 2019)

Ever since Anil Kapoor announced the sequel to Deewana Mastana (1997) on the sets of Nach Baliye, film buffs kicked up a storm on social media. The actor had also said that John Abraham, with whom he shares screen space in Pagalpanti, will also be a part of the cast this time around. In an interview with Bombay Times, Anil said, “We have spread the word and put it out in the universe. Let’s see who comes up with an interesting story, and which director comes on board. The stars have already committed. Unless John backs out at the last moment (laughs!). In fact, Raveena (Tandon Thadani) has also shown interest. She had a guest appearance in the film. So, she has to be there!”

When we met John recently, we asked him whether the film is on the cards, and he denied it. “Not at all. I think Mr Kapoor was happy to meet Govinda and he said, ‘Hey, let’s make Deewana Mastana part two, and let’s get John on board’. So, I was a force fit in that (laughs!); there’s no truth to it. It’s something they said out of love and in that moment because they were really happy to see each other,” he concluded.