'Judwaa 2', the remake of Salman Khan starrer 'Judwaa' will see Varun Dhawan step into Salman's shoes for the sequel. While it is confirmed that Taapsee Pannu and Jacqueline Fernandez will play the leading ladies, reports suggest that Vivan Bhathena has been roped in to play the antagonist in the film. Last seen in Aamir Khan starrer 'Dangal', Vivan has been a part of the television industry and Bollywood for quite some time now.
Vivan has now been signed on to play the baddie in David Dhawan directorial which is produced by Sajid Nadiawala. The actor also took to Twitter and announced the same:
Vivan is to begin shooting for the film by mid-February. Talking to a leading daily, he revealed, "David sir saw me in Nikkhil sir's (Nikkhil Advani) Hero and told Mukesh (Mukesh Chhabra, casting director) that he wanted me for Judwaa 2. He praised my work in the earlier film when we met at a party at Salman sir's (Salman Khan) farmhouse. He has shown a lot of faith in me."
The actor had put on 10 kilos for his minuscule role in 'Dangal', and since then has been hitting the gym to shed the kilos he gained. Vivan further added, "I play a stylish villain who's lean and smart. Aalim Hakim has given me a new hairstyle and we are also considering adding a few tattoos to my body. David sir wanted someone as tough who could take on the macho, muscular Varun and believes I suit the part."
Vivan's character in the film will also have a few comic elements to it, and the actor will also be a part of the London schedule which is in April.