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After Anubhav Sinha, National Award Filmmaker Apurva Asrani Backs Kartik Aaryan In The Ongoing Controversy Bollywood
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After Anubhav Sinha, National Award Filmmaker Apurva Asrani Backs Kartik Aaryan In The Ongoing Controversy

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Mumbai, June 5, 2021: Actor Kartik Aaryan, who was ousted from Dharma Productions' "Dostana 2", is finally getting support from the industry. A couple of days ago, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak supported that actor by saying that he never demanded changes in the script as is being told in the media reports. ## Yesterday, director Anubhav Sinha took to Twitter and called out an alleged campaign going on against Kartik Aaryan. "And by the way... when Producers drop Actors or vice versa they don't talk about it. It happens all the time. This campaign against Kartik Aaryan seems concerted to me and very bloody unfair. I respect his quiet", he wrote. ## National Award film editor and screenwriter Apurva Asrani joins Sinha and offers his support to Kartik and also talked about how late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was also 'bullied' in his career. ## "I respect Anubhav Sinha for calling out the very obvious campaign against #KartikAaryan. A year ago I had blogged about the bullying Sushant Singh Rajput went through. And though I remain blacklisted for it by many journalists, I feel like something IS changing for the better", Asrani tweeted responding to Sinha's tweet. ## I respect Anubhav Sinha for calling out the very obvious campaign against #KartikAaryan. A year ago I had blogged about the bullying Sushant Singh Rajput went through. And though I remain blacklisted for it by many journalists, I feel like something IS changing for the better.✊ https://t.co/8DbWRtLGa7— Apurva (@Apurvasrani) June 4, 2021 ## Last month, Dharma Productions of Karan Johar had tweeted that their film Dostana 2, which starred Kartik in the lead with Janhvi Kapoor, was being recast. It came after media reports said that Kartik had a disagreement over the script of the film and wanted some changes in it. Dharma said in their statement that the film was being recast due to "professional circumstances".## Apart from Dostana 2, Kartik has also reportadly been dropped from Shah Rukh Khan's production banner Red Chillies Entertainment's "Freddie". However, there is no confirmation from the makers yet, but it is said that the actor has been ousted for similar reasons as Dostana 2. ## Stay tuned...

Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak Comes Out In Support Of Kartik Aaryan, Says 'He Never Demanded A Change In The Script In My Films' Bollywood
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Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak Comes Out In Support Of Kartik Aaryan, Says 'He Never Demanded A Change In The Script In My Films'

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Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Ever since Kartik Aaryan got kicked out of Karan Johar's "Dostana 2" for the alleged unprofessional behavior, the young talented actor is under accusations. Apart from Dostana 2, the actor also loses one more big film of Shah Rukh Khan's banner Red Chillies Entertainment for the said same reason. ## After losing back-to-back films, many in the film industry calling him unprofessional, while some feel that the stardom has gone to his head. Kartik, however, keeping mum on whatever is happening with or around him. Meanwhile, the makers who have worked with him in the past have spoken about these recent events to Dainik Bhaskar. ## Kumar Mangat Pathak, who produced Kartik's three films - Akaash Vani, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, and Guest iin London, supported the actor in the ongoing controversy and said that he is doing one more film with him which will go on floors next year. ## He said, "Kartik is a very sorted person. The stardom has not risen to his head. He never demanded a change in the script in my films. Even today, whenever he meets anywhere, he touches his feet first and then talks. We are doing a film together which may go on floors by next year". ## Filmmaker Subhash Ghai who directed and produced "Kaanchi: The Unbreakable" starring Kartik and Mishti, said that the actor was innocent and humble with him but the reality of any man is found only during his rising success. ## "During the initial struggle, everyone remains humble and innocent. He was always with me like a student. I haven’t met him for three years and even, he never called. God Bless Him! My best wishes are with them. I have never pitched any script to him after Kanchi", Ghai said. ## Stay tuned...

After Dostana 2, Kartik Aaryan Loses Another Film Called Freddie? Bollywood
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After Dostana 2, Kartik Aaryan Loses Another Film Called Freddie?

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Mumbai, May 27, 2021: The rising star from Bollywood, Kartik Aaryan seems to be dealing with a lot of heat at the moment, which is resulting in only his loss. After receiving an ouster from Dharma Productions' "Dostana 2" over creative issues, the actor has now reportadly loses one more big title. ## According to Film Information, the Pyaar Ka Punchnama actor has shown the door from Red Chillies Entertainment's "Freddie", which was to be directed by Ajay Bahl (Section 375). The reason behind Kartik's omission from Shah Rukh Khan backed production, is said to be the same as Dharma Productions' Dostana 2.## Kartik reportadly wanted some changes in the script, after having approved of it while signing the film. The movie, however, yet to go on floors, which definitely saved some crores of Red Chillies, unlike, Dharma Productions that reportadly loss nearly Rs. 20 crores as the actor had already shot for around 20 days. ## The report also said that Kartik has returned the Rs. 2 crores signing amount, which he had received from Red Chillies Entertainment for acting in Freddie. The production house will now be looking for a new hero for the film that also stars Katrina Kaif as the female lead. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar To Replace Kartik Aaryan From Dostana 2 On Karan Johar's Request? Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar To Replace Kartik Aaryan From Dostana 2 On Karan Johar's Request?

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Mumbai, April 21, 2021: After the ouster of Kartik Aaryan from Dharma Productions' Dostana 2 due to creative differences, everyone is speculating who would replace the actor as the new male lead in the film. ## While the official confirmation is yet to be made, reports claim that it is Akshay Kumar who came to rescue the production house. As per a report in HT, Dharma Productions has approached Akshay and requested him to join the cast of Collin D'Cunha directorial to save them from this tricky situation. ## "Karan Johar has personally requested Akshay to come on board Dostana 2 and help him out, as lots of money has already been invested in the shoot of the film. So, in all likelihood, Akshay will join the cast", said a source quoted by Hindustan Times.## On April 16, Dharma Productions issued a statement on Kartik Aaryan no longer being part of the film, though the exact reason behind Kartik's ouster wasn't revealed. However, it is said that Karan Johar was not happy with Kartik's "unprofessional behavior" which led to his omission from the sequel to Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham starrer Dostana. The filmmaker also reportadly vowed not to work again with the actor in the future on any project. ## Talking about the film, Dostana 2 is a romantic comedy film about a brother and sister duo falling for the same guy. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and debutant Laksh Lalwani in the leading roles.## Stay tuned...

Netizens Support Kartik Aaryan After Dharma Productions Replaced The Actor From Dostana 2 Bollywood
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Netizens Support Kartik Aaryan After Dharma Productions Replaced The Actor From Dostana 2

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Mumbai, April 17, 2021, Actor Kartik Aaryan, who was set to headline "Dostana 2", is now no longer part of the movie. Sitting "unprofessional behavior" reason, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, who is producing the movie has replaced the actor from the sequel of John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan starrer. ## Dharma Productions, on Friday (April 16), took to Twitter and issued a statement regarding the controversy surrounding "Dostana 2" and chose to maintain a dignified silence over Kartik's omission from the horror-comedy. The statement also read that the recasting for Dostana 2 will be made soon. ## pic.twitter.com/NaohVGnjvp— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) April 16, 2021 ## Meanwhile, Kartik's exit from the movie has given fresh air to the nepotism issue which was one of the highlights of 2020 apart from the covid-19 pandemic. Soon after such news reports the actor's exit emerged, a section of netizens started tweeting to claim that Kartik had been removed from the project because he is not an industry insider's kid.## Many users compared Kartik's position with late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was allegedly a victim of nepotism and groupism. Kartik's fans also hurled verbal attacks at filmmaker Karan Johar.## Have u seen #KaranJohar blacklisting • Arjun kapoor • Varun dhawan• Tiger shroff• Ananya pandey• Janhvi kapoorWho he blacklisted :#KartikAaryan #SSR Do i need to say anything more@TheAaryanKartik Just boycott this KJO— Shreya Parihar (@ShreyaParihar12) April 16, 2021 ## This is my request to #KartikAaryan fans, don’t drag #SushantSinghRajput in your tweets. Sushant wasn’t a weak guy neither he committed su*cide. So cut the crap. Support Kartik without dragging Sushant— 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚🤴🏻🦋 (@Beingrealbeing) April 16, 2021 ## #KartikAaryan This is the reason, we have to stand by with outsiders no matter from where they come from. #Dharma & Napo gang has done exact same boycotting/blacklisting thing, with so many self made outsiders, from #KanganaRanaut to #SSR even #PriyankaChopra Time to wake up— Rekha Ganesan (@EncoreUnSoirIN) April 16, 2021 ## When Saif rejected Fawad's role in Kapoor and sons, why did no one call him a homophobe? He even said homophobic things on Koffee with Karan.. then why this hypocrisy? #KartikAaryan stay strong @TheAaryanKartik— KRfan (@QueenKRfan) April 16, 2021 ## Homophobia is the last thing an intelligent and educated Actor like #KartikAaryan will have, these people are clearly trying to sabotage him. pic.twitter.com/RPnBDcVPUH— Ashu 🏳 (@ashya_yadav) April 16, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions Replaced Kartik Aaryan From Dostana 2 Bollywood
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Karan Johar's Dharma Productions Replaced Kartik Aaryan From Dostana 2

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Amid the reports of creative differences, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has reportedly sacked the nation's heartthrob, Kartik Aaryan from the sequel of Dostana stating the actor's "unprofessional behavior". It has also been said that Dharma Productions or any other film business of Karan Johar has vowed never to work with Kartik again.## Earlier, there were reports that Kartik Aaryan is no longer part of Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham starrer Dostana sequel as he wanted some changes in the script to which Johar didn't agree upon. Along with the creative differences, it has also been reported that Janhvi Kapoor and Kartik have had a fallout and he was not ready to share screen space with the actress which led to a rift between Karan and Kartik. ## However, as per the reports, Karan Johar was annoyed with Kartik's tantrums. The production house was also not happy with Kartik continuing to delay the shoot sitting date issues which make things further complicated and eventually led both Karan and Kartik to part ways despite the 20 days of shoot for Dostana 2 had already done. ## "It's strange for an outsider like Kartik to give such attitude to a nepo kid like Janhvi and a producer like Dharma. This, after shooting for 20 days. It will cost us crores and also put on hold the career of Lakshya who was making his debut. Janhvi is a star and will go on to do other big films", a source quoted in an entertainment portal said. ## For those who do not know, Dostana 2 is the sequel to the 2008 comedy Dostana and will be directed by Collin D'Cunha and whereas Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta under Dharma Productions will be producing the film. Janhvi Kapoor and Laksh Lalwani are playing lead roles. ## Stay tuned...