Sanjay Dutt REPLACED in Son of Sardaar 2 after UK visa application rejected owing to arrest in 1993: Report

After more than a decade of its release, Son of Sardaar (2012) was all set to entertain the masses with a sequel titled Son of Sardaar 2. Starring Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles, the filming was to take place in the UK. However, we’ve now come across a not so happy news for Dutt fans. As per a latest media report, Sanjay – who was set to be seen plating a pivotal part in SOS 2, has been replaced. Read on to know who has replaced him and why.

Sanjay Dutt replaced in Son of Sardaar 2

Talking about the new casting, a source informed Mid-Day that Sanjay Dutt was unable to procure a UK visa. The insider said, “Ever since his arrest in 1993, while Sanju has travelled to the US, he has applied for a UK visa multiple times but never got one. The Son of Sardaar 2 shoot would have been his first trip to the UK.”

The source continued, “However, after Ajay’s team found out that the senior actor’s visa request had been rejected, they replaced him with Ravi Kishan.” Kishan, who recently won wide praise for his performance in Laapataa Ladies, joined the unit in Scotland on July 25.

Dutt’s next – Housefull 5, is also slated to go on floors in September in London. With news of his UK visa being rejected, will producer Sajid Nadiadwala replace him in the upcoming Akshay Kumar’s ensemble comedy too? Sources in the know say no, explaining, “Sajid has chosen a wiser route. While the shooting with the cast begins in London, all of Sanju’s portions will be filmed in Mumbai. So, there are no issues on that front.“

Son Of Sardaar 2 Commences Shoot

Ajay Devgn took to social media to announce the Muhurat of the film. He captioned the post, “The journey of #SonOfSardaar2 begins with prayers, blessings, and an amazing team”

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Helmed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film has an extensive shoot schedule in the UK, followed by India. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, A Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited production, Son of Sardaar 2 is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. Produced by N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak.

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