Shraddha to replace Mawra Hocane in 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2'?
What's the story
The internet is abuzz with mixed reactions to the news of Shraddha Kapoor possibly replacing Mawra Hocane in the sequel to Sanam Teri Kasam.
The original film, directed by Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao, was recently re-released in theaters and has been a major success.
In an interview with Instant Bollywood, the directors said they would love to cast Kapoor as the female lead for Sanam Teri Kasam 2.
Mixed reactions
'Only Mawra and Harsh are best': Fans divided
While many fans of the Stree 2 actor are excited about her possible inclusion in the sequel, others are worried.
Some netizens even predict that the film will flop if Kapoor leads it.
One user wrote, "Hum dekhne hi nahi jayenge overacting ki dukaan ko. Only Mawra and Harsh are best."
Another wrote, "Please Kartik Aaryan ko maat lena he ruined all the masterpiece movies."
Fan support
Kapoor's fans defended her potential casting in sequel
Despite the criticism, many of Kapoor's fans have jumped to her defense.
One netizen noted, "Pakistani actors are banned in India, that's why Mawra can't come in Part 2."
Another said, "Shraddha Kapoor is a perfect choice."
A third fan emphasized her past performances, saying, "Shraddha Kapoor has done Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain movie. So definitely she can play such characters very easily."
Sequel details
'Sanam Teri Kasam 2' plot and potential cast additions
In a separate interview with DNA, Sapru opened up about Salman Khan possibly joining Sanam Teri Kasam 2.
He said, "Salman has been a great help for us. Woh apni marzi ke maalik hai, par agar woh aa jayenge toh phir sone pe suhaaga ho jayega."
Sapru also revealed the story for Part 2 is ready and it will pick up from where Part 1 ended.
Career trajectory
Meanwhile, Kapoor's career is on the rise
After the success of Stree 2 last year, Kapoor has cemented her place as one of India's most bankable actors. She is said to be in consideration for all eight horror comedy films in Maddock's slate.
The original Sanam Teri Kasam, featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Hocane, was re-released in theaters this month and it ranks among the top-grossing re-released Indian films to date.