Anil Sharma directed Gadar: Ek Prem Katha starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel was a super hit at the box office when it was released in 2001. Termed as a cult movie of that time, there are reports of the makers planning to come up with the sequel of this love story. As per reports in Mid-day, makers have already figured out the plot, and have begun to work on scripts. Also the lead pair Sunny and Ameesha will continue to be part of the sequel.
Meanwhile, the director’s son Utkarsh who was seen playing their son Jeet in the movie, is also said to be roped in for the movie's sequel. Utkarsh has already marked his Bollywood debut with the movie, Genius in 2018. A source of the said publication informed, “The makers of Gadar have figured out the plot points and are working on a script. While Sunny and Ameesha Patel will be a part of the story, the director’s son Utkarsh, who essayed the role of their son Jeeta in the original, will play a pivotal part. The young actor had forayed into Bollywood in 2018 with Genius.”
When the publication contacted the director, he confirmed a thought being given to the sequel, but will wait for the right time to confirm the same. Anil Sharma said, “Talks about a sequel are on, but I will officially confirm at the right time. At the moment, things are at a nascent stage.”
Currently the director has his hands full with the pre-production of Apne 2 to be filmed in London from June 2021. ALSO READ: Sunny Deol Birthday Special: Top 5 Best Dialogues Of Sunny Deol From Damini To Gadar
Gadar released on the same day when Aamir Khan starrer Laagan had hit the screens and both the movies were huge hits at the box office. ALSO READ: Anil 'Gadar' Sharma's Son Utkarsh To Make His Bollywood Debut On Raksha Bandhan This Year