In this article, we will talk about some Bollywood movies that saw a replacement of actors in the sequels:
1. Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose- Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose acted well in the original version of the movie; however, in the sequel of the romantic comedy film, the duo was replaced by Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar.
2. Akshay Kumar- Welcome Back
Akshay Kumar had mesmerized by audiences through his impeccable acting skills in the movie Welcome. However, in the sequel Welcome Back John Abraham replaced him, and he also did equal justice to the role, and the movie was a box office hit.
3. Ali Zafar- Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive
The satirical comedy Tere Bin Laden had Ali Zafar in the cast. However, in the sequel Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive which was released 6 years later in 2016, Ali was replaced by Manish Paul.
4. Arshad Warsi- Jolly LL.B 2
The comedy film by Subhash Kapoor had Arshad Warsi in the lead role. However, when the franchise made Jolly LL.B 2, they decided to replace Arshad Warsi with Akshay Kumar. Akky got into the skin of the character of the clumsy lawyer in the sequel and did full justice to the role.
5. Emraan Hashmi- Murder 3
Emraan Hashmi was seen in the erotic thriller series of Murder and Murder 2. However, when Mukhesh Bhatt’s son Vishesh Bhatt approached Emraan Hashmi for the sequel, he not only refused to be a part of the movie but also suggested few changes in the film which caused a rift and the Bhatt production eventually decided to replace him by Randeep Hooda. Mahesh Bhatt was quoted as saying that Murder 3 will be successful without Emraan Hashmi.
6. Emraan Hashmi- Once Upon a Time In Mumbai Dobara
Emraan received accolades for his role of Shoaib Khan in the original movie Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. However, in the sequel Akshay Kumar replaced him.
7. Gracy Singh- Lage Raho Munna Bhai
We all remember the charming character of Gracy Singh in Lage Raho Munna Bhai. However, in the sequel, the production house decided to replace her by Vidya Balan.
8. Isha Kopikkar- Don 2
Isha Kopikkar was replaced by Lara Dutta for Don 2.
9. Kajal Agarwal- Singham Returns
Ajay Devgn was seen romancing Kajal Aggarwal Singham. However, in Singham Returns, Kareena replaced her.
10. Kareena Kapoor- Golmaal 4
Kareena had once replaced Rimi Sen in the previous sequel of Golmaal, and in Golmaal 4 Parineeti will replace Kareena.
11. Aman Siddiqui- Bhootnath Returns
Banku and Bhootnath won the hearts of the audiences in the parent series of Bhootnath, but in the sequel Bhootnath Returns, child actor Parth Bhalerao replaced Aman.
12. Akshay Kumar- Aankhen 2
In Aankhen Akshay Kumar was seen in the lead role but in the sequel, Arshad had replaced him.
13. Divyendu Sharma and Raayo S Bakhirta- Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
Divyendu Sharma and Raayo S Bakhirta were replaced by Omkar Kapoor and Sunny Singh in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2.
14. Ritesh Deshmukh- Kya Kool Hain Hum
Ritesh Deshmukh was seen in the first two movies in the franchise. However, in the 3rd, Aftab Shivdasani had replaced Ritesh.
15. Rimi Sen- Golmaal Returns
In Golmaal returns Kareena Kapoor had replaced Rimi Sen.
16. Sharman Joshi- Golmaal Returns
Shreyas Talpade replaced Sharman in Golmaal Returns.
17. Vidya Balan- Dedh Ishqiya
Vidya Balan received several accolades for her impeccable acting in Ishqiya. However, in the sequel Dedh Ishqiya, Madhuri was seen as a replacement.
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