Actor Alia Bhatt is all set to get directed by her daddy dearest, Mahesh Bhatt. A sequel to Bhatt's 1991 film, Sadak 2, announced the news on her father's 70th birthday. 

This is the first time Bhatt will direct his daughter. "What I thought will never be possible you have made possible. Thank you, daddy, from the bottom of my heart, soul and bones. This will be a journey of discovery..." she wrote on Twitter.

Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt, the original leads, also star in the film, along with new entrant Aditya Roy Kapur. Sadak 2 is slated to release on March 25, 2020.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Bhatt's production house Vishesh Films confirmed the news on the microblogging site. "27 years ago, a love story won your hearts. A timeless tale. The next chapter begins... @MaheshNBhatt's #Sadak2 in cinemas 25th March 2020!" the post read.

Pooja welcomed Bhatt back to direction and thanked him for "the gift of 'Sadak 2' and the privilege of "being directed by you".

This will be the Pooja's first film in almost two decades. She was last seen in 2001's Everybody Says I'm Fine! Pooja debuted in 1990 with Bhatt's Daddy and followed it up with films such as Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee and Sir among others.

Sanjay said he was proud to embark on this journey with the director again. "Thank you for giving me #Sadak bhatt saab. Wish you a very Happy Birthday," he tweeted.

Sanjay and Alia are also working in Kalank.