Vivek Oberoi names THESE actors to step into Rani Mukerji and his shoes for 'Saathiya' remake

On December 20, Rani Mukerji and Vivek Oberoi starrer Saathiya clocked 18 years of its release. The film is the official Hindi remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Alaipayuthey and was directed by Shaad Ali. Now, during a recent interaction, Vivek was quizzed about Saathiya and was also asked who should step in Rani and his shoes if the movie is remade in today's times. To which the actor named Alia Bhatt and Kartik Aaryan.

Vivek told The Times of India, "There are so many lovely and talented young actors, but if I were to cast Saathiya today, I would cast Kartik and Alia, a fresh pair like Rani and me were an interesting change for both actors in terms of performance."

Sharing his best memory of the film, Vivek stated, "After the release of the film, I was invited to Pune for promotional activity at a theatre. I was so amazed that there were thousands of girls screaming my name in a frenzy! I remember Rani saying the crowd was too much and being a girl she backed out saying it’s not safe. I felt that if neither of us goes and meets the fans they will be so disappointed, so I got out of the car we were in to make my way into the theatre."

Oberoi added, "It was crazy! I suddenly felt my feet literally rise off the ground! I had only seen rockstars in concerts being carried like that, for the first time in my life, it was happening to me now! I will never forget that mix of fear that I may fall and the joy and energy of the love I was being blessed with!"