Sonakshi joins ‘Happy’ sequel

Upcoming film features Ali Fazal, Diana Penty and Jassi Gill

Actor Ali Fazal is excited that actors Sonakshi Sinha and Jassi Gill will join the cast of the sequel to Happy Bhag Jayegi.

At the moment, Fazal is busy shooting for Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi in Malaysia.

“This is my first time in Malaysia. It was quite the start with my flight losing one engine almost seconds before take off from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and then losing my bags which arrived three days later,” Fazal said in a statement.

“I guess the chaos of Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi infected the air traffic. I am excited to be passing the baton to Sonakshi and Jassi in part two.”

Happy Bhag Jayegi, featuring Diana Penty, Ali Fazal and Abhay Deol, was released in 2016. The romantic comedy narrated the story of a girl named Happy, who runs away from her wedding and reaches Pakistan by mistake.

Penty features in the sequel too. She is joined by actress Sinha whose character also runs away from her wedding. Mudassar Aziz, who helmed the first part, is back on the director’s chair for the sequel.

Talking about the Malaysia shooting schedule, Fazal said: “We are shooting in outdoor locations and there are lots of action sequences and chases. And this time, it’s a greater ensemble than before.”

Meanwhile, Aziz praised Sinha’s diligence on the set of Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi.

“So much work ethic, so much genuineness, such dedication that Sonakshi Sinha brings to a film set. Every shot, every take is given with a ‘bring it on’ attitude... Feel so fortunate directing you Sona!” Aziz tweeted on Sunday.

The film, which will also feature Abhay Deol and Jimmy Shergill, is set to release in India on August 24.