Ace director Mahesh Bhatt is all set to return to direction after a long gap of 19 years. He will be directing the sequel of his blockbuster film Sadak which hit the screens back in 1991 starring Sanjay Dutt and his daughter Pooja Bhatt in the lead roles. After 27 years since the films release, Mahesh Bhatt is gearing up to make the sequel and has managed to pull off a casting coup of sorts for his upcoming directorial venture. 

Thank you for giving me #Sadak bhatt saab. Wish you a very Happy Birthday. I love you!
Proud to take this journey with you again @MaheshNBhatt & @PoojaB1972. #Sadak2 on 25th March 2020. Looking forward to working with @aliaa08 & #AdityaRoyKapoor.#MukeshBhatt @VisheshFilms pic.twitter.com/BaI6a4yUTO

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) September 20, 2018

The announcement was made specially today as it marks the birthday of the ace film maker. The original lead pair Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt will be reuniting again for the sequel too. Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapoor also play the lead roles. This is the first time sister Alia Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt will be sharing the screen space together. Pooja Bhatt who quit acting a long time ago is set to face the camera after 17 years. Interestingly Mahesh Bhatt will be directing his daughter Alia Bhatt for the first time. Alia Bhatt posted on Instagram on her father's birthday. 

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Dear Daddy, On your 70th Birthday you have given me the greatest present I could ask and dream for. You are directing me! Sadak 2 is a dream come true.. What I thought will never be possible you have made possible. Thank you daddy from the bottom of my heart, soul and bones.This will be a journey of discovery.. Of life, movies, feeling and most of all.. Of a father and daughter. I love you my not-so-old man! Happy Birthday 💕

A post shared by Alia ✨⭐️ (@aliaabhatt) on Sep 19, 2018 at 7:36pm PDT

On returning to the director’s chair, Mahesh Bhatt said, “Like the spider gets its thread from his own guts. The narrative of Sadak 2 is pulled out from my lived life. It’s a film about living, loving and dealing with the anguish of the loss of a loved one."

Sadak 2 produced by Mukesh Bhatt will go on floors next year. The film will hit the screens on 25th March, 2020.