Shah Rukh Khan Confirms Baazigar 2: Producer Ratan Jain Reveals Plans for a Sequel

Baazigar 2 update: Bollywood producer Ratan Jain recently dropped the biggest news on coming up with a sequel to the blockbuster movie from 1993-the one that made Shah Rukh Khan a star and his anti-hero character a cultural phenomenon. With growing interest in sequels to iconic Bollywood films, Ratan Jain expressed eagerness to create Baazigar 2 and shared what must happen for it to hit theaters.

The Baazigar Legacy

Baazigar, directed by Abbas-Mustan and released under the banner of Jain’s Venus Records and Tapes, was a career departure for Shah Rukh Khan.

His vengeful anti-hero role did the rounds and it unreservedly proved his multi-dimensional persona as an actor.

The success of the film propelled SRK straight into Bollywood’s A-list, and made Baazigar a classic in itself, not to forget its gripping suspenseful theme and illustrious performances by Khan, Shilpa Shetty, and Kajol. Baazigar is one of Bollywood’s true classic suspense movie thrillers, with surprise turns of the plot and tremendous drama, for most viewers.

Jain and Khan in Talks

Ratan Jain revealed that there have been preliminary discussions with Shah Rukh Khan in regard to Baazigar 2. Jain had said, “We keep talking to Shah Rukh, discussing what should be our next move. Baazigar 2 is at the top of the list.” He said that any sequel would demand a new and exciting storyline. He stated that a Baazigar sequel will only be pursued if the right director and concept come together.

Although Jain hasn’t set a time frame for now, his words indicate that both of them are enthusiastic about revisiting Baazigar and perhaps retelling today’s contemporary viewers the suspenseful story. Sometime later, Jain clarified that Shah Rukh Khan will be the only option for the role and added that Baazigar 2 “will be made only with SRK” if everything goes well

The Pressure of Expectation

Of course, with the tremendous success of Baazigar, any sequel would carry a plethora of expectations. Jain was aware of this and noted, “If we do make it, we’ll do it well. Otherwise, it’s better not to make it.” Here one can see that it is just because Jain respects the high standard set by the original film that he would continue to make such a film as Baazigar 2 with the same earnestness to its relevance.

The Fans’ Hope for Baazigar’s Sequel

Like a dramatic thirst for a sequel of the story, Baazigar 2 news caused immense excitement among the social media followers as fans have been anticipating a sequel of the story to reveal what the new take of the narrative could be. Success stories like Gadar 2 are turning out to be quite the trend in which audiences have proven eager for new versions of their old favorites.

It is not in production yet, but recent statements by Ratan Jain do make hopes for the fans of that 1993 film come alive again. With the commitment to quality from the producer, who Shah Rukh Khan has pledged support for, this project seems to promise much. As the talks continue, it is possible to see the anti-hero that many still feel romantic feelings for within the sequel as it tries to live up to its legendary predecessor.

In short, if all goes well with storyline, cast, and direction, then Baazigar 2 is very well described as yet another landmark in the long chain of sequels that Bollywood has been blessed with.