Karah Johar’s 2012 romance Student of the Year was critically acclaimed across the industry, launching the careers of debutantes Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. The comedic, albeit formulaic, drama centred on wistful school days has now been slated for a sequel.
According a source, Sharmila Tagore, Sara Ali Khan’s grandmother said “she is all set to make her debut in Karan Johar’s film. So I think she will be great. She is ready.”
Johar, famed director of Bollywood classics such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kal Ho Na Ho, tweeted that the sequeal will be directed by Punit Malhotra, (I Hate Luv Stories) and star Tiger Shroff.
The three leads of the original movie have gone on to star in hit films alongside already established and lauded actors. Alia Bhatt recently stared besides Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in Udta Punjab, Sidharth Malhotra took the lead in romantic sizzler Baar Baar Dekho with Katrina Kaif and Varun Dawan recently achieved massive applause for his action comedy Dishoom with John Abraham.
Should the rumours ring true and Sara gets the role, it would prove to be an incredibly strong launching pad for the rest of her acting career. Fingers crossed!
