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Sara Ali Khan to star opposite Varun Dhawan in Coolie No 1 adaptation



MUMBAI: Sara Ali Khan is set to star in the remake version of Coolie No 1. Khan made her Bollywood debut with 2018’s Kedarnath, would be playing the female lead opposite Varun Dhawan in the modern adaptation of the hit comedy.

The original, which starred Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles, was directed by Varun’s Dhawan’s father, filmmaker David Dhawan.

Director David Dhawan is returning to helm the new movie, which is produced by Vashu Bhagnani who also backed the 1995 film.

“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,” a statement from the makers read.

Publish Date : 24 April 2019 17:54 PM

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