Dostana 2: Karan Johar announces newbie Lakshya opposite Jahnvi Kapoor

Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to launch newcomer Lakshya in Bollywood with his upcoming production "Dostana 2". Lakshya joins Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor in much-awaited sequel to 2008 blockbuster "Dostana". actor has inked a four-film contract with Karan's Dharma Productions, which includes movies and digital projects. Before bagging film, Lakshya, who has previously appeared in TV shows, went through a rigorous selection process which included auditions and photoshoots.

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"We believe in introducing new talent to film fraternity. We are proud to have introduced over 20 first-time filmmakers and seven actors in recent past. We are excited to introduce Lakshya, newest dition to family. We will be introducing him in 'Dostana 2'. He was chosen after a series of meticulous auditions and test shoots. We are thrilled to engulf him in our creative world and look forward to creating celluloid magic toger," Karan said in a statement.

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"Dostana 2" also launches ar face in industry, Collin D'Cunha, who is making his directorial debut with project. first film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and featuring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in le, was a major box office and critical success for producer.  story follows two men who pretend to be gay to share an apartment with a girl with whom y eventually fall in love. 

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