Mallika Sherawat recently opened up about not being cast in the sequel of her film Welcome.
As per reports in Republic World, Mallika Sherawat spoke to Pinkvilla and stated that she was not considered for the sequel of her 2007 film. The movie that also saw Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar take on lead roles.
Welcome Back hit the big screens in 2015 and she mentioned that she was not taken into consideration for the sequel of the film because the director, Anees Bazmee wanted to cast his girlfriend in the film.
As per reports, when Mallika was asked about the possibility of another film in the Welcome franchise, she said that even if there was one, the director was cast his girlfriend, as he did for Welcome Back. She went on to say that she does not have a boyfriend in the industry and has never been with an actor, producer or director. She mentioned that she believes in bagging a role with her own talent and worth. She emphasised that the only reason she lost out on the chance to star in Welcome Back was that the director wished to cast his girlfriend. Also Read-Bigg Boss OTT’s Neha Bhasin ‘Wanted To Die’ As Trolls Targeted Her Family; Pratik Sehajpal Comes Out In Her Support, Writes An Apology Letter
“Welcome ka sequel banega toh director apni girlfriend ko hi dalega na usmein. Welcome 2 bana toh usmein apni girlfriend ko daal diya batao, ab main kya karun (If a sequel of Welcome will be made, then the director will only cast his girlfriend. When Welcome 2 was made, he cast his girlfriend in the film. What can I do about it)?” Mallika said.
Sherawat added: “This is true. When they make a sequel, they cast their girlfriend, the hero casts his girlfriend, what do I do then? I don’t have any boyfriend in Bollywood, I have never been with any actor, director or producer. With me like this is my work, if you think I am worthy of your project I would love to be a part of it. But if a director or a producer or an actor – if they want to cast their girlfriends then it’s their choice. What should I do? That is the only reason I lost out (on Welcome Back).” Also Read-Bigg Boss 15: OTT Winner Divya Agarwal Reveals If She’s Doing The Show: “Though I am scared of host Salman Khan..”
Welcome Back failed to recreate the magic of Welcome, which was a hit, on the big screen. It released on 4 September 2015. Also Read-Are Aditya Seal And Anushka Ranjan Getting Married On November 21? Here’s All You Need To Know
On the work front, Mallika Sherawat was recently seen in the web show Nakaab. As per Koimoi report, She will soon be seen playing a part in Rajat Kapoor’s next film, wherein she plays an actress. The report also states that Mallika will be shooting for another show with Mirzapur showrunner Gurmeet.
