MUMBAI — Huma Qureshi is replacing Kangana Ranaut in the sequel of “Ishqiya,” according to NDTV.com. Kangana reportedly could not accommodate the film due to her schedule. Director Abhishek Chaubey, who has taken his time completing the script of “Dedh Ishqiya,” could now start filming now that the script is ready and the cast has been finalized, the source added. “Huma was selected since she had already worked with Vishal in Kannan Iyer's next. The shoot starts on February 18 in Lucknow,” the source further said. Richa Chadha was also considered for the same role, which was originally played by Vidya Balan. — SG
