Sequels, Stardom, and Sass: The Battle for Bollywood’s Most Beloved Character, Geet

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A throwback clip of Karan Johar's talk show Koffee with Karan has once again fueled rumors of a sequel to the blockbuster Bollywood film Jab We Met, as Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan weigh in on who would be suitable to reprise the role of the iconic Geet in a sequel. The clip, which went viral on the internet in June 2025, sees Alia humorously asking why she was not included on the list of actresses who would be appropriate to play Geet in a sequel, and then responding, "Okay fine. I'd love to." Kareena, however, set the record straight with a resolute, "I don't think Geet can be done again," reflecting the sentiments of many fans who believe her portrayal of Geet cannot be remade.

Key Highlights

Alia Bhatt's Desire: Alia has publicly expressed her desire to play Geet in a probable sequel of Jab We Met, which has created waves and buzz among fans.
Kareena's Iconic Stand: Kareena Kapoor Khan, who initially played Geet, believes the character is so iconic that nobody else can play it.
Fan Reactions: Twitter was filled with posts as everyone was of the view that only Kareena can portray the role of Geet. Some fans proposed Sara Ali Khan as a replacement, whereas others strongly asserted, "Geet means Kareena.".
Shahid Kapoor's View: Shahid Kapoor had previously said that Alia can play Geet, but later clarified that Kareena's performance cannot be substituted.
Director's Take: Director Imtiaz Ali has time and again announced that he is not going to direct a sequel and thinks the original film's ending is complete in itself. He jokingly added that fans simply watch the original again rather than asking for a sequel.
Industry Gossip: Shahid Kapoor and Kareena's recent IIFA 2025 reunion had sequel discussions simmering again, though there's no official project on the cards.
Script Quality Always the First Priority: Shahid has made it clear that he will make a sequel only if the script is truly great and on par with the original.