Bollywood's Dabangg girl Sonakshi Sinha has been roped in for the much-awaited sequel to last year's surprise box-office hit Happy Bhag Jayegi and will play a major role in this sequel alongside Diana Penty. Titled Happy Bhag Jayegi Returns, the film will be helmed by Mudassar Aziz and produced by Aanand L Rai's Colour Yellow Productions and Eros International.
Sharing the news with media Sonakshi said, "I'm thrilled to be on board of this really positive, vibrant and most importantly happy film unit. I loved the first part and I hope this one is bigger and better in every way. Can't wait to start shooting!" The actress also took to social media to share the news.
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Diana Penty also shared her excitement surrounding the sequel and Sona becoming a part of the venture and said in a statement, "HBJ was a special film for me, so being part of HBJ Returns is like going back to family! HBJ was a fun, roller- coaster of a ride and I’m sure this one is going to be as much of a riot! I’m looking forward to the shoot."
Anand L Rai also spoke to the media and said, “Happy Bhag Jayegi was a cross-border comedy of errors featuring humorous characters and now we are happy to announce the sequel that has Diana passing on the happy-ness quotient to Sonakshi. Excited to have her on board."