Irrfan Khan to start shooting for Hindi Medium sequel, reveals filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia

Irrfan Khan shocked his fans when he announced the news of suffering from neuroendocrine tumour. Fans of the actor prayed day and night for his speedy recovery and now he is back in India perfectly fine. Filmmaker Togmanshu dhulia revealed that he met IUrrfan Khan recently and also broke the news and that the actor will start shooting for the sequel of his much awaited film Hindi medium.

In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Dhulia said, “I did meet him after he returned to India. He is perfectly fine now. Irrfan told me that he will begin shooting for Hindi Medium franchise soon.” When he was asked whether he will cast Irrfan in his film anytime soon, Dhulia said, “Yes, we will do a film soon. Actually, we were in the process of writing one for him. Probably, if everything goes well, we shall be making the film soon.”

Dhulia has worked with Irrfan in films like Paan Singh Tomar and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns. While Irrfan will lead the film, many names have popped up as to who will play the leading lady of the film. Going by the reports in DNA, the makers have approached Radhika Apte to play Irrfan Khan’s wife in the film. Earlier the role was played by Pakistani beauty Saba Qamar. Also Pataakha fame Radhika Madan is said to be approached to play Irrfan’s teenage daughter. The source further told the entertainment portal, "Also, since the story, this time around will be about Irrfan’s beti wanting to go abroad for further studies, the film will be shot in the US and London. Even the title is likely to change. The producers are planning to call it English Medium."

Also, it is said that the second part of Hindi Medium will be directed by Homi Adajania.