Filmmaker Karan Johar will be launching Shanaya Kapoor and Laksshya in his upcoming film Behadak. Gurfateh Singh Pirzada of Guilty fame joined the cast. Shashank Khaitan will direct it. See the teaser poster shared on the announcement of the film.
Filmmaker Karan Johar announced that he will be launching two new actors. First up is Lakshya, who was cast opposite Janhvi Kapoor in Dostana 2. The second was actor Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor. The two newcomers will also be joined by Guliti fame Gurfateh Singh Pirzada. The trio will star in a new film Behadak directed by Shashank Khaitan. Sharing the news, Karan posted different posters on his social media accounts featuring debutants from the newly announced film.
"Guess it will melt your heart as easily as his smile. Introducing @itslakshya as Karan in #Bedhaak. Directed by the maestro of emotions, Shashank Khaitan!" He tweeted for Target. Whereas for Shanaya, she wrote, "Introducing the gorgeous @shanayakapoor02 as Nimrit in #Bedhadak. A fascinating power to watch, I can't wait to see that energy on screen!
As for Gurfateh, the filmmaker said, "His captivating looks will make you swoon in no time! Watch Angad's character come to life in #Bedhadak, show his spontaneity on the big screen with @gurfatehpirzada!"
Lakshya also shared this news on his Instagram account. "I am all set to dive into the world of 'Karan'! #Bedhadak I feel so humbled & honored to embark on this journey, need all your love & support!" He wrote on the photo-sharing app.
Shanaya, on the other hand, said that she is humbled to join the Dharma family. "I am extremely grateful and humbled to join the Dharma family with #Bedhaak directed by the brilliant Shashank Khaitan. I can't wait to start this journey, I need all your blessings and love!" He captioned the poster shared on Instagram.
Describing his character as super special, Gurfateh wrote, "I am so excited and honored to be working with Dharma on his new story #Bedhdak - directed by the brilliant Shashank Khaitan. Presenting Angad, Ek Aisa... Character that's going to be super special for me!"
Karan hinted that the film will be a new-age love story. He posted teaser posters of the film which featured his lead cast. “We bring to you a new era of love – one that is full of passion, intensity and boundaries that will be crossed… #Bedhdak! Starring, our latest addition to the Dharma family – #Lakshya, @shanayakapoor02 & @ gurfatehpirzada! Directed by extraordinary @shashankkhaitan," he captioned the poster of the film.