Karan Johar is well-known for launching star kids in Bollywood. After successfully launching Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Pandey, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is now all set to launch a newcomer named 'Lakshya'.
Introducing the actor on social media, Karan Johar wrote, "Both happy and excited to introduce the new kid on the Dharma block! LAKSHYA will be making his debut with us in #DOSTANA2 and from thereon, we hope to start a solid cinematic journey together! Please welcome #Lakshya and shower him with all your love and blessings..."
Lakshya, who has his roots in TV, went through a rigorous selection process to be a part of the production house’s talent pool. Lakshya has a four-film contract with Dharma, which includes films and digital projects. The newcomer will make his Bollywood debut with Dostana 2, which will be directed by Collin D’Cunha and also features Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi. Dostana 2 will mark Kartik and Janhvi's first onscreen collaboration.
"Overwhelmed, grateful & down right EXCITED for this wonderful new beginning! Thank you for this welcome into the #Dharma family, can't wait to get started on #Dostana2!," wrote Lakshya on his Instagram account.
Dostana 2 will be the sequel to 2008 romantic comedy of the same name. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Karan Johar, Dostana starred Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles.