doweshowbellyad=0; Conman: Dharmendra. (TOI Photo)More picsThe original film had Bachchan and Rekha playing the lead pair. The sequel is tentatively titled, Mr Natwarlal 2. While the original Mr Natarwarlal was produced by Tony Juneja, the sequel will mark the directorial debut of Tony’s son, Soni. A sequel is being made to one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most popular films from the ’70s, Mr Natwarlal.
However, it’s Dharmendra and not Amitabh who will play the title role in the sequel.
The original film had Bachchan and Rekha playing the lead pair. The sequel is tentatively titled, Mr Natwarlal 2. While the original Mr Natarwarlal was produced by Tony Juneja, the sequel will mark the directorial debut of Tony’s son, Soni. Our khabroo informed us that it was the money factor that made Soni Juneja approach Dharmendra to play the title role after talks with Bachchan did not reach a final settlement. “The price factor had become an issue with the Junejas and Amitabh Bachchan and the two parties failed to come to a final settlement. Beside the monetary aspect, Amitabh Bachchan had other commitments and his dates were booked for another a year-and-a-half.