Is Rohit Saraf playing Ranjha in Heer Ranjha? Here’s what we know! A couple of days after the official announcement of Heer Ranjha, the sequel to Laila Majnu, reports about the film’s lead actor have already stirred conversations online. On February 14, 2026, producers Ektaa Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali announced their reunion for the sequel to the 2018 romantic drama Laila Majnu, which originally starred Avinash Tiwary and Triptii Dimri. The new film, titled Heer Ranjha, will be directed by Sajid Ali, who also helmed the original. However, the makers did not reveal any details about the cast at the time of the announcement. On the same day, Variety India reported that Rohit Saraf had been locked in to play the male lead, Ranjha. “While the cast has not been officially announced, Variety India has exclusively learned that Rohit Saraf is locked to play Ranjha,” the report stated. However, Hindustan Times has since spoken to sources close to the film’s development who denied the claim. According to the source, the report is untrue and casting for Heer Ranjha is still underway. The source further added that an official announcement regarding the cast will be made soon. Notably, the makers themselves have not yet issued any statement confirming or denying the speculation around Saraf’s involvement. The buzz around Rohit’s possible casting has nevertheless excited fans, given his growing popularity among younger audiences. The actor was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari a... #Rohit #Laila_Majnu #Heer_Ranjha #Ranjha #Heer #Rohit_Saraf #playing_Ranjha #Saraf_playing #Variety_India #Saraf
Laila Majnu makers reunite! Announce sequel titled Heer Ranjha The announcement marks the much-anticipated coming together of two powerful creative forces — Imtiaz Ali and Ektaa Kapoor — reuniting after the cult success of Laila Majnu. Heer Ranjha is the second chapter of the beloved Laila Majnu franchise, carrying forward its love legend and deep-rooted connection with audiences. Rooted in classic romance yet shaped for today’s time, Heer Ranjha reimagines love for a new generation, promising a poetic and emotionally immersive cinematic experience. The title reveal has already sparked strong excitement among fans of the Laila Majnu franchise. Filming for Heer Ranjha will commence soon, with the film set to be directed by Sajid Ali. Speaking about the announcement, Ektaa Kapoor said, “Imtiaz and Sajid have the rare ability to capture love with honesty and depth. While Laila Majnu found its audience over time, and became a cult classic! Heer Ranjha is a love story that aims to transcend time and emotions. We hope to touch audiences across the Indian diaspora and beyond, with our story telling. "Presenter Imtiaz Ali shared, “Heer Ranjha has its own world and rhythm — it speaks the love language of this generation while staying rooted in something eternal. Collaborating with Ektaa again feels like a natural continuation of a shared emotional language. ”Presented by Imtiaz Ali, directed by Sajid Ali and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Preety Ali (Pi – Films Pvt Lt... #Laila_Majnu #Heer_Ranjha #Imtiaz_Ali #Majnu #Ranjha #Majnu_makers #Majnu_franchise #Laila #Heer #Sajid_Ali
