Dream Girl 2: Here’s what Ayushmann Khurrana has to say about Ananya Panday replacing Nushrratt Bharuccha

The highly anticipated spiritual sequel to the 2019 blockbuster film Dream Girl is all set to hit theaters tomorrow. Ayushmann Khurrana reprises his lead role, and joining the cast is Ananya Panday, portraying the character Pari. Ananya plays Ayushmann’s love interest and her inclusion brings a refreshing touch to this comedy-drama. She takes over the role from Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was the lead actress in the first installment. Earlier, Nushrratt had expressed her disappointment about not being cast in the sequel. Now, Ayushmann has opened up about the matter and explained the reasons behind the casting change.

Ayushmann Khurrana on Ananya Panday replacing Nushrratt Bharuccha in Dream Girl 2

In a recent interview with The Indian Express, Ayushmann Khurrana, the lead actor of Dream Girl 2, addressed the topic of Ananya replacing Nushratt in the film. He explained that it was a distinct movie with a unique storyline, and highlighted how Ananya was a suitable choice for the script due to her vibrant personality and her adeptness in grasping the required accent. Ayushmann shared, “This is an organic sequel to Dream Girl. We had to cast a different film, and Ananya fit the bill. I think she is very spunky and adds value to the film. The way she has taken the accent in the film, the Mathura accent, is very commendable. It was fun working with her and I would love to work with her in the future as well.”