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No Entry Sequel Advances With Younger Leads as Bazmee Laments Missing Original Trio

Producers say a years-long effort to reunite the original ensemble gave way to a fresh lineup.

No Entry Turns 20: Celina Jaitly Shares Unseen Pic With Esha Deol, Lara Dutta; Says 'Had No Idea It...'
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Overview

  • The follow-up, referred to as No Entry Mein Entry/No Entry 2, is moving ahead with Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, with Diljit Dosanjh mentioned in reports but not officially confirmed.
  • Director Anees Bazmee said it is painful to proceed without Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan, stressing that circumstances forced the change.
  • Producer Boney Kapoor explained that the entire principal cast has been replaced after waiting roughly 8–10 years to bring the original team back together.
  • Marking the film’s 20th anniversary, Celina Jaitly said she has not been approached for the sequel and expressed sadness about the original cast’s absence, while Lara Dutta and Jaitly recalled being offered the role later played by Bipasha Basu.
  • Bazmee reiterated his family-audience approach and noted he previously softened character treatment in the original, reflecting creative choices he says will guide the new film.