Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan, who made an unforgettable debut with the 2008 hit Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, recently sat down with director Abbas Tyrewala for a candid conversation on the YouTube channel Aamir Khan Talkies.
During the chat, the duo addressed the one question fans have been asking for years: why wasn’t there ever a sequel to the beloved romantic comedy?
Imran Khan’s portrayal of the sensitive, peace-loving Jai Singh Rathore, opposite Genelia D’Souza’s spirited Aditi Mahant, made him an instant heartthrob. The film was a box office success, grossing Rs 82.10 crore worldwide, and continues to be celebrated for its youthful energy, memorable music, and modern take on friendship and love.
Over the years, as fans have repeatedly expressed their desire for a sequel, Imran shared how persistent the demand has been. “People often come up to me and grab me by the shirt, demanding to know about the film’s sequel,” he said.
Adding to that, director Abbas Tyrewala revealed, “That’s my Instagram DM every day. Very shortly after the film’s release, I went to Aamir with an idea for the sequel — at some point, Jai and Aditi would fight. I told him, ‘Let’s start the sequel at the point when Jai and Aditi are on the verge of separation. Jai will bump into Meghna (Jai’s former love interest in the film) at a party and he is drunk.’”
However, Aamir Khan, who produced the original film, wasn’t on board with this direction. Abbas recalled, “Aamir told me, ‘Never refer to this movie again. I don’t want to hear anything about the sequel if that’s the direction you’re going in.’”
Even Abbas admitted that his own interest in a sequel had waned over time. “I don’t know how to reboot fairytales. I haven’t seen them working well,” he said.
While the idea of a sequel has been shelved, Imran and Abbas did discuss the possibility of a nostalgic reunion over coffee with the original cast — a heartwarming prospect for fans, even if it doesn’t translate into a new film.
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na followed the story of two best friends, with a cast that included Prateik Babbar, Manjari Fadnis, and Ayaz Khan alongside Imran and Genelia.
After a string of unsuccessful films, Imran stepped away from acting following the failure of Katti Batti in 2015.