{
  "id": 1668390,
  "title": "'We Are On It...': Zoya Akhtar Hints At Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Sequel; Reveals She Got 'Abused' In DMs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/we-are-on-it-zoya-akhtar-hints-at-zindagi-na-milegi-dobara-sequel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/we-are-on-it-zoya-akhtar-hints-at-zindagi-na-milegi-dobara-sequel-reveals-she-got-abused-in-dms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zoya Akhtar, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the hit Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD), has hinted at the possibility of a sequel to the movie. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, she stated, \"We are on it. Let's just put it that way. We don't know what will happen and what won't. If we find something that is and if we get to a place that it feels correct catching these characters today, that will be nice.\" Zoya remains ambiguous about the future of the franchise, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the project.\n\nWhen questioned about a viral advertisement featuring the trio of Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, and Farhan Akhtar, Zoya revealed that she had received abusive messages in her direct messages (DMs) regarding the video. She expressed her disappointment, saying, \"People thought it was a trailer, and then I got abused in my DMs saying like this is not funny.\"\n\nZNMD, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Kalki Koechlin, has garnered immense popularity over the years. Released 15 years ago, the film has continued to captivate audiences, earning praise for its storytelling and performances. The movie amassed a worldwide gross of Rs. 153.10 crore and garnered multiple awards, including National Awards for Best Choreography and Best Audiography.\n\nZoya Akhtar, known for her directorial prowess and the creation of memorable characters, has also directed and produced other notable works, such as The Archies, which premiered on Netflix. The film featured Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda, among others. However, it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Despite this, Zoya's fans remain eager for a sequel to ZNMD, hoping to see their favorite characters Arjun, Imraan, and Kabir reunite on the big screen once again.",
  "summary": "Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, starring Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Kalki Koechlin, is undoubtedly one of the best films made in Bollywood. The movie was released 15 years ago, but it is still loved by the audience, and recently, in an interview, Zoya hinted at a sequel to ZNMD. While talking to The Hollywood Reporter India about the sequel, she said, \"We…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}