After bagging her first Filmfare award, Kedarnath actor Sara Ali Khan is all set to star in an official adaptation of the 1995 Govinda-starrer Coolie No 1, the makers announced on Wednesday. Sara will be seen opposite Kalank actor Varun Dhawan.
The film will be directed by Varun’s father David Dhawan, who also helmed the original film starring both Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead. The new Coolie No 1 will be produced by Vashu Bhagnani and will go on floors in August 2019.
“IT’S OFFICIAL... After 25 years, David Dhawan and Vashu Bhagnani reunite to adapt their timeless comedy #CoolieNo1... Stars Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan... Shoot begins Aug 2019... #CoolieNo1 is David-Varun’s next collaboration, after the super successful #Judwaa2.”, wrote Taran Adarsh on Twitter.
After Judwaa 2, this film marks the father-son duo, David and Varun’s second collaboration.
“It’s official... After 25 years David Dhawan and Vashu Bhagnani come back together to adapt their timeless comedy, Coolie No 1. The film starring Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan begins shoot this August”Statement from the makers
Actor Jackky also tweeted about the film, “Nostalgic & Excited !! We complete 25 years at @poojafilms. Extremely Happy to announce the adaptation of our first film #CoolieNo1 with my favorite David uncle, my brother @Varun_dvn & #SaraAliKhan! Cannot wait for this mad journey to begin!!”
Varun Dhawan was last seen in the period drama Kalank opposite Alia Bhatt. Sara Ali Khan recently shared the screen with Ranveer Singh in Simmba and will be seen opposite Kartik Aaryan in a sequel of Love Aaj Kal directed by Imtiaz Ali.
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