Sonakshi Sinha to play Mandakini

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Murmurs are making the rounds that Sonakshi Sinha, the ‘junior shotgun’ who literally shot to fame with the super successful ‘Dabanng’, is all set to play the role of Dawood’s love interest in the sequel of ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. This is the second change made by Ekta Kapoor and Milan Luthria to the star cast of ‘Once Upon..” after they replaced Emran Hashmi with Akshay Kumar to essay the role of Dawood in the sequel of the 2010 hit.

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According to sources, the makers of the film initially wanted a more established face to play Mandakini, names as big as Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif were in the race. However, now even Sonakshi is being considered for the role. It seems the decision makers are considering the fact that Akshay and Sonakshi are already working together on two more projects and reportedly share a good rapport with each other.

However, nothing has been finalized yet. Even though Akshhay is sure to play the lead role, the hunt is still on for the second lead. As soon as that is finalized, Ekta and Milan will make a final decision on the leading lady of the film. Let us see if Sonakshi gets to share screen space with Khiladi Kumar.
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Sonakshi to love Akshay third time in a row

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First it was Shirish Kunder ‘Joker’ Sonakshi Sinha was paired opposite Akshay Kumar in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Rowdy Rathod’ to be directed by Prabhu Deva. Now for the third time, the action hero and the ‘Dabangg’ star will be paired opposite each other for Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2’

A source said, “Ekta Kapoor and Milan Luthria are taking their time to choose the leading lady for ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2’. They want the girl to be perfect. Initially, they wanted a leading lady to essay the role of Mandakini. But now, they are considering Sonakshi Sinha.”

“Akshay and Sonakshi are already doing Shirish Kunder’s ‘Joker’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Rowdy Rathod’ to be directed by Prabhudeva together. Ekta and Milan will obviously keep that in mind while making their choice,” said the source speaking about Akshay and Sonakshi’s on-screen compatibility.

The hunt for the second lead actor and actress are still on.

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Sonakshi is Dawood's love interest

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Looks like the sequel of Ekta Kapoor’s production ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’ will see a complete new set of stars then what it had in original. After Akshay Kumar took over the Emraan Hashmi’s character of Dawood in the sequel, it’s time for Sonakshi Sinha to play Mandakani, Dawood’s love interest in the film.

While it was assumed that the role would either be played by Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor or Deepika Padukone opposite Akki in the Milan Luthria’s film.

Confirming the news, a source said that both Ekta and Milan were keen to cast a leading lady to essay the role of Mandakani. But for now, they are considering Sonakshi Sinha for the role.

The fact that Akshay and Sonakshi are already working in two films together seems to have been working in the newbie’s favour. The duo will be seen together in Shirish Kunder’s ‘Joker’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Rowdy Rathod’. So, Ekta and Milan are also considering this fact while making their choice.

Though, apart from Akshay playing a role in the film, nothing has been confirmed yet. The team is still looking for a parallel hero to play the role opposite Akshay. So, once the male actors cast get finalized, Ekta and Milan wil take a call on who will play the leading ladies.

As for now, we have to wait to find out whether Sonakshi turns out to be Dawood’ lady love in the film.
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