FASHION ACTOR SAMIR SONI RETURNS TO ACTING WITH STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2

Samir Soni who is best known for his roles in films like Fashion and Baghban is all set to return to the big screen with none other Karan Johar's production venture Student Of The Year 2. Samir has been roped in to play a college principal, the role that was essayed by Rishi Kapoor in the first part.

In an interview given to DNA, the actor said, “SOTY 2 is a fresh story, only the franchise is being carried forward. Rishi is the finest actor we have. He did a fabulous job in the first part and people remember him. I am nervous and excited to step into his shoes, although it’s not the same character. I’m  looking forward to the challenge.”

In an answer to the question Like Rishi, will he also play a gay character?, he said,  “No, he is not gay, but he has his own quirks. He is not the normal, boring principal. He will make you laugh and smile. It’s a film about students, so there will be a fun element.”

The actor expressed his excitement of working with Punit by saying, “Punit and I hit it off during I Hate Luv Storys and we have been in touch since then. Still, I was pleasantly surprised when he called me for SOTY 2. Apart from the role being interesting, I have had a fabulous experience with Punit and making a comeback with a Dharma film is good. After I Hate Luv Storys, I did some independent films, but they haven’t released yet. And since I got busy with my directorial venture, people thought I didn’t want to act, but acting is my first love.”

Samir also donned the director's hat for the first with his this year's release, My Birthday Song. 

SOTY 2 is directed by Punit Malhotra which features Tiger Shroff in the lead role. The Shooting of the film begins around mid-April.

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