Updated On: 02 May, 2019 08:05 AM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
The original, which starred Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead, was directed by Varun Dhawan's father, filmmaker David Dhawan

Coolie No 1 look/picture courtesy: Varun Dhawan's Instagram account
Sara Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan are all set to star in the modern version of Coolie No 1, and ever since the makers have announced it, Varun and Sara fans can't wait to watch this fresh pair. There were speculations that the actor, who made her Bollywood debut with 2018's Kedarnath, would be playing the female lead opposite Varun Dhawan, finally, the makers made it official on April 24.
The original, which starred Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead, was directed by Varun's father, filmmaker David Dhawan. David is returning to direct the new movie, which is produced by Vashu Bhagnani who also backed the 1995 film.