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Here's why Rashmika Mandanna is NOT a part of Amit Sharma's next

February 16, 2026 at 08:46 AM
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Nowadays, a lot of what is perceived as “news” is plain conjecture. So, we have a story doing the rounds that Amit (Badhaai Ho) Sharma is directing a romcom next, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.But a source very close to the director debunked the report. “There is no Rashmika Mandanna in the project at all. Yes, Amit is in talks with Shahid Kapoor,” said the source.Rashmika’s inability to be part of the project has a two-pronged reason: Firstly, Rashmika’s date diary is clogged and she would like to clear the crowded workload for the wedding ahead. Secondly, she has just completed another project with Shahid Kapoor, Cocktail 2.Also Read: It’s a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update

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Nowadays, a lot of what is perceived as “news” is plain conjecture. So, we have a story doing the rounds that Amit (Badhaai Ho) Sharma is directing a romcom next, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.But a source very close to the director debunked the report. “There is no Rashmika Mandanna in the project at all. Yes, Amit is in talks with Shahid Kapoor,” said the source.Rashmika’s inability to be part of the project has a two-pronged reason: Firstly, Rashmika’s date diary is clogged and she would like to clear the crowded workload for the wedding ahead. Secondly, she has just comple This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Nowadays, a lot of what is perceived as “news” is plain conjecture. So, we have a story doing the rounds that Amit (Badhaai Ho) Sharma is directing a romcom next, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.But a source very close to the director debunked the report. “There is no Rashmika Mandanna in the project at all. Yes, Amit is in talks with Shahid Kapoor,” said the source.Rashmika’s inability to be part of the project has a two-pronged reason: Firstly, Rashmika’s date diary is clogged and she would like to clear the crowded workload for the wedding ahead. Secondly, she has just completed another project with Shahid Kapoor, Cocktail 2.Also Read: It’s a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update Here’s why Rashmika Mandanna is NOT a part of Amit Sharma’s next en Bollywood News Subhash K. Jha https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Here’s why Rashmika Mandanna is NOT a part of Amit Sharma’s next By Subhash K. Jha - February 16, 2026 - 2:03 PM IST Nowadays, a lot of what is perceived as “news” is plain conjecture. So, we have a story doing the rounds that Amit (Badhaai Ho) Sharma is directing a romcom next, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.Here’s why Rashmika Mandanna is NOT a part of Amit Sharma’s nextBut a source very close to the director debunked the report. “There is no Rashmika Mandanna in the project at all. Yes, Amit is in talks with Shahid Kapoor,” said the source.Rashmika’s inability to be part of the project has a two-pronged reason: Firstly, Rashmika’s date diary is clogged and she would like to clear the crowded workload for the wedding ahead. Secondly, she has just completed another project with Shahid Kapoor, Cocktail 2.Also Read: It’s a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update More Pages: Cocktail 2 Box Office CollectionTags : Amit Sharma’s Next, Bollywood News, Cocktail, Cocktail 2, Dinesh Vijan, Homi Adajania, Kriti Sanon, Maddock Films, News, Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor, Social MediaBOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATESCatch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.

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