Kabir Khan Hints at Ideas for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Sequel, Script Yet to Be Final

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JUNE 06,2024

The 2015 film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences. The Salman Khan-starrer, which revolved around a mute Pakistani girl separated from her family in India, resonated with its poignant story and powerful message of human connection. Fans have eagerly awaited news of a sequel ever since Salman Khan himself announced it at a 2021 event. Now, director Kabir Khan has offered an update on the project.

Kabir Khan talks about his plans for a Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel

While there's no script finalised yet, Khan revealed exciting possibilities for the sequel's narrative. "If you ask me, abhi kuch hai script k level pe toh nahi. (If you ask me right now, there's nothing at the script level)," he said in a recent interview. "Ideas hai, and there are many interesting ways of taking Bajrangi forward. (There are ideas, and there are many interesting ways of taking Bajrangi forward)."

He mentioned intriguing concepts like "Adventures of Bajrangi and Chand Nawab," hinting at a potential focus on the camaraderie between Salman Khan's character, Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), and Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Pakistani journalist, Chand Nawab.

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Kabir Khan's personal connection with Bajrangi Bhaijaan

This news comes after Khan's earlier reservations about sequels. "Bajrangi Bhaijaan," with its themes of bridging cultural divides and celebrating religious harmony, was a powerful statement film. Khan, who grew up in an interfaith household himself, has always been vocal about his belief in secularism and fostering unity. "I wanted to discuss the Hindu-Muslim issue and bring it to the mainstream consciousness," he had said previously. "I needed Salman's superstardom for that."

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Khan's comments suggest that the core values of the original film might well be carried forward. "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" continues to be a beloved movie, and Khan seems to be exploring ways to expand upon its universe while staying true to its spirit. Salman Khan reportedly said that his father considers his performance in the film to be his career-best, which adds another layer of anticipation for the potential sequel.

With these promising ideas in the pipeline, fans can rest assured that Kabir Khan is actively considering how to take the story of "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" forward. Whether it's the proposed "Adventures of Bajrangi and Chand Nawab" or another exciting concept, one thing seems certain: the wait for the sequel is likely to be well worth it.

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