MUMBAI: Putting weeks of industry chatter to rest, producer Deepak Mukut of Soham Rockstar Entertainment has firmly dismissed rumours claiming that Apne 2 has been shelved. The film, announced with immense excitement as a continuation of the iconic drama, Apne featuring the Deol family including Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol has been the subject of speculation ever since Dharmendra’s demise earlier this year. Apne was also a film close to the late actor’s heart
Addressing the buzz head-on Deepak Mukut said, “People need to stop spreading unverified rumours. Apne 2 is NOT shelved. This film is happening, and it is happening with full conviction. We have been working quietly but consistently, and there has never been a question of dropping the project. Apne 2 is not only on track but remains one of the most emotionally significant projects undertaken by our banner”
Referring to the sequel Deepak Mukut added, “Apne belonged to Dharamji. His presence, his warmth, his soul everything he stood for made that film what it became. Apne 2 is extremely close to my heart. In many ways, the film will be a shradhanjali, a heartfelt homage to Dharamji. We want the sequel to celebrate him, his values, and the emotional world he created with the Deol family on screen.”
The sequel, which was earlier announced with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Karan Deol, has been undergoing creative restructuring, but the core intention remains unchanged: to carry forward the emotional legacy of one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved family dramas. Moreover, the essence of Apne 2 has deepened after the loss of Dharmendra, who headlined the original 2007 family drama that became a massive audience favourite.
For fans of the Deol family and admirers of Dharmendra’s timeless charm, Deepak Mukut’s reassurance comes as a welcome confirmation. Apne 2 is not just alive—it is being shaped as a tribute worthy of the legend who defined the franchise.
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