Nikhil Advani ‘Salaam-E-Ishq 2’ is in development almost two decades after his romantic anthology first hit the screens in 2007. The sequel will turn the film into a franchise, with a new story based on three couples whose love, destiny and personal choices intersect. The film will explore engagement issues, social pressure and emotional conflicts in contemporary India. Advani is writing the script and plans to produce the project early next year.‘Salaam-E-Ishq 2’ Plot and Cast PlansAccording to Variety India, the sequel will not follow the exact story of the original film. Instead, ‘Salaam-E-Ishq 2’ will follow three new couples who face different challenges in their relationships. The report says that the film will offer a fresh take on love and relationships in contemporary India. The original ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’ had a great ensemble cast including Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, Vidya Balan, Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Akshaye Khanna and Sohail Khan among others. Advani plans to assemble another prominent multi-generational cast for the sequel. The makers are yet to announce the cast. The sequel will be rooted in modern relationship conflicts, rather than just nostalgia, while following the anthology format that adapted the first film.Nikkhil Advani returns to the romance genreShankar-Ehsaan-Loy will return to compose the music for ‘Salaam-e-Ishq 2’. The trio created the album for the original film, which included songs like “Dil Kya Kare”, “Mera Dil”, “Tenu Leke” and “Saiyaan Re”. The songs continue to find listeners years after the film’s release.After ‘Katti Batti’ in 2015, Advani’s romance sequel is coming back more than a decade later. In recent years, he has focused on historical action and projects like ‘Batla House’, ‘Vedaa’, ‘Mumbai Diaries’ and ‘Freedom at Midnight’. His next project, ‘The Revolutionaries’, is a historical freedom fighter drama that will premiere on Prime Video later this year.‘Salaam-E-Ishq’ did not work at the box office in 2007, but later gained a dedicated following for its music and emotional themes. In a recent interview with Variety India, Advani called the film “almost a death blow” to his career. He further said, “It’s a good time for a (Salaam-e-Ishq) franchise. It’s mainly because I know the mistakes I’ve made.”
