According to the reports, after Abhishek Bachan’s reluctance, Saif Ali Khan was brought on board for Bunty Aur Babli 2.

Fans already labeled Bunty Aur Babli 2, a disappointment, when they learned that Abhishek would not be a part of it.

For those unfamiliar, Shaad directed Bunty Aur Babli, which was released in 2005 and starred Rani Mukerji and Abhishek. On the other hand, after Abhishek could not be found for the sequel, which is directed by novice director Varun V Sharma, Saif Ali Khan was brought on board.

“I got a call from Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films head) saying that would I have any qualms stepping into a role that another actor has played… because he is a very correct person…and for some reason, they were not able to take that conversation forward… and do I have issues with it. I said Hum Tum came to me like that as well. That happens”, Saif told Pinkvilla.

Rani Mukerji also spoke about the comparisons in an interview with SpotboyE. “Bunty Aur Babli 2 is a different film on its own. It’s not the same movie that was released in 2005,” she said.