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Bollywood actress Disha Patani’s elder sister, Khushboo Patani, recently came into the spotlight after one of her remarks sparked a major controversy. The issue escalated so much that gunshots were fired outside her family home in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The matter began when Khushboo criticized religious preacher Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj for his disapproval of live-in relationships. However, her statement was misinterpreted and linked to Premanand Ji Maharaj, who is also known for his strict views against modern relationships among youth.

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Although Khushboo later clarified that she had not spoken against Premanand Ji Maharaj, the situation took a violent turn. The Dhelana brothers, Virendra and Mahendra, openly admitted to firing at her house and threatened that anyone insulting Sanatan Dharma would face dire consequences. Born on 23 November 1991 in Bareilly, Khushboo Patani has worn many hats in her career. A former officer in the Indian Army, she served with distinction from 2013 until 2024, retiring with the rank of Major. After completing her service, she transitioned into the fitness and wellness industry, becoming a popular fitness influencer and certified nutritionist.

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On Instagram, where she regularly posts workout routines and health tips, she has built a following of more than 1.6 million people. She is also the author of a book on fitness and lifestyle. Let us tell you that Khushboo hails from a Kumaoni Rajput family. Her father, Jagdish Singh Patni, is a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, while her mother, Padma Patni, worked as a Health Inspector. She also has a younger brother, Suryansh Patni.

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Her early education took place at BBL Public School in Bareilly. She later earned a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from DIT School of Engineering, Greater Noida. Motivated by a sense of service, she cleared the competitive exams to join the Indian Army in March 2013, where she served for over a decade. On the personal front, Khushboo’s name has often been associated with musician Sahil Kumar, a member of the Delhi-based band Twin Strings. While rumors suggested they were in a relationship, Khushboo has never publicly confirmed it, however, Sahil is now married to singer Pavitra Krishnan.

Who doesn’t remember Mohit Suri’s Awarapan starring Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana. The 2007 action-crime thriller – despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release, was much loved for its music. Now, nearly wo decades after its release, the makers – Mukesh Bhatt’s Vishesh Films, is all set to make a much-awaited sequel. Currently titled Awarapan, the upcoming film will see Emraan Hashmi return as Shivam Pandit and Nitin Kakkar taking over the directorial duties from Mohit Suri.

Now, a report has surfaced stating that Bhatt and Kakkar have roped in Disha Patani to play the female lead in the sequel. Scroll on to know the details, including when the film is likely to go on floors and release.

Disha Patani Joins The Cast Of Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2

A source close to the development of Awarapan 2 informed Pinkvilla, “Much like Awarapan, the sequel too is an intense love story, set against the backdrop of the gangster world. The spirit of the first part is intact, and the makers are expanding the world into a sequel format with 2x the romance and 2x the emotions. Emraan Hashmi will be playing Shivam Pandit, whereas details of Disha’s character have been kept under wraps.”

The source – stating that the script warranted the presence of someone like Disha, revealed that the actress too fell in love with the script right at the narration. They said, “Disha was bowled over by the emotional arc in the script, and it was an instant yes from her end to come on board.”

Awarapan 2 To Go On Floors By September End

Talking about he film’s music, the insider stated that the team of Awarapan 2 is presently working on hitting the bullseye with all its romantic songs. The source stated, “Awarapan stands for music, and the sequel too will have a wholesome music album, with the possibility for the return of some old melodies. The shoot for Awarapan 2 begins by September end/early October. The team is looking to call it a wrap by the month of January.“ The insider also revealed that the film will release in Summer 2026.

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