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Published 12:41 IST, September 21st 2019

Kiara Advani to star alongside Kartik Aaryan in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'

Kiara Advani in a recent social media post revealed that she has been roped for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' and will be starring opposite Kartik Aaryan in the lead.

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After Kartik Aaryan, makers have now finalized the female lead of the much-anticipated horror-comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. Bollywood actress Kiara Advani took to social media on Saturday, September 21 and revealed that she has been roped for the project. She shared a picture of herself on Instagram and said that she can't wait to join Kartik Aaryan on the project. Quoting a line from the 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' title track, Kiara Advani wrote, "Teri Aankhen Bhool Bhulaiyaa 👻💥 excited to share with you! #BhoolBhulaiyaa2"

Here's the post:

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' is a sequel of 2007 horror-comedy film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and Shiny Ahuja in the lead. The film which will be helmed by filmmaker Anees Bazmee is backed by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. Earlier in July, news surfaced claiming Kartik Aaryan has been roped for the film, later in August, the actor unveiled his look from the film and confirming the same. The uncanny resemblance of the motion poster with the original venture featuring Akshay Kumar had grabbed many eyeballs.

Take a look:

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As per media reports, the rest of the cast is yet to be finalized. Media reports are rife that Akshay Kumar might join Kartik Aaryan in the film, however, there is no confirmation on the same. The film is scripted by Farhad Samji and is scheduled to hit the theaters on 31 July 2020. 

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What's next for Kiara Advani

Meanwhile, Kiara Advani who recently starred in 'Kabir Singh' alongside Shahid Kapoor, will also be starring in upcoming 'Good Newwz' alongside Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh. Kiara Advani will also be starring in Karan Johar's 'Shershaah' alongside Siddhart Malhotra and 'Indoo Ki Jawani' which is set for a 2020 release. 

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What's next for Kartik Aaryan

On the other hand, Kartik Aaryan recently wrapped up shooting for Imtiaz Ali's next- 'Aaj Kal' where he will be sharing screen space with his rumoured girlfriend Sara Ali Khan. He will also be starring in 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya Pandey. While the later is going to release on December 6, this year, 'Aaj Kal' is scheduled for Valentine's Day release in 2020.  

Updated 13:31 IST, September 21st 2019