Guneet Monga Reveals Who She’d Cast in Place of Irrfan Khan for ‘The Lunchbox’ Sequel
The Lunchbox 2: Guneet Monga, producer of the film 'The Lunchbox,' recently revealed which actor she would cast in place of Irrfan if a sequel to 'The Lunchbox' were to be made.
Irrfan Khan's film 'The Lunchbox,' which was released in 2013, was highly acclaimed. Recently, the film's producer, Guneet Monga, spoke about a hypothetical sequel to the film. She revealed who she would cast in place of Irrfan if a sequel were to be made.
During a conversation on Komal Nahta's podcast 'Game Changers,' filmmaker Guneet Monga was asked who she would choose if she had to work with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the sequel to 'The Lunchbox' instead of the late Irrfan Khan. After a brief pause, Monga replied, "Anil Kapoor." The producer hasn't commented on whether the film will have a sequel.
Directed by Ritesh Batra, "The Lunchbox" is one of those films that has received worldwide acclaim. It premiered at Cannes and won awards at numerous global festivals. Co-produced by Guneet Monga and Karan Johar, the film featured brilliant performances by Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Set in Mumbai's bustling suburbs, the film depicts the unique relationship between a lonely man, Sajan Fernandes (Irrfan Khan), and a neglected housewife, Ila (Nimrat Kaur). Their lunch deliveries are accidentally exchanged. However, this small mistake creates a human bond between Sajan Fernandes and Ila. The two communicate through letters.
Guneet Monga didn't choose Anil Kapoor over Irrfan Khan without a reason. This is a testament to Anil Kapoor's unmatched versatility. Anil Kapoor has delivered stellar performances throughout his career, from "Mr. India" and "Lamhe" to "Dil Dhadakne Do" and "The Night Manager." He was recently seen in "War 2." He will soon be part of "Alpha."
