Ishq Vishk 2 goes over budget, stalled till Race 3 releases?

Mumbai: Quite the hit, especially with the youth, the 2003 release, Ishq Vishk marked the debut of Shahid Kapoor and Shenaz Treasurywala. It also starred Amrita Rao in the lead and gave Shahid his first exposure to stardom, turning him into the chocolate boy for the generation.

Almost 11 years after the movie release, in 2014 it was learned that the producers, along with director Ken Ghosh were planning to make a sequel for the hit and had also approached Shahid, with Priyanka Chopra too in mind for the lead role. Ken was said to be keen on the sequel, but was not getting the story right, and the movie was eventually put on the back burner.

However, in 2016, things seem to be on track again for the sequel. A close source informed Deccan Chronicle, “The makers have finally started working on the sequel and it will go on floors from January in Shimla. Ken, who was earlier supposed to direct the movie isn’t on board this time. Ami Roy, cinematographer of Ishq Vishk will be marking his directorial debut with it. Actor Girish Kumar’s cousin, Raveena, will be making her debut as the female lead. The male lead hasn’t been signed yet.”

But the recent report suggests that the film is going way over its estimated budget.  Also the producer needs to attach the name of a big actor or else the project may not see the light of day. While Taurani is busy with his next big Eid release Race 3 this year, looks like after the success of the, he will be able to take the Ishq Vishk franchise forward.