'Rekha doesn’t fit into my scheme of things now'

Ali had planned a sequel where Umrao returns to the 'kotha' and continues her life. Naturally, he wanted to repeat Rekha as the aged Umrao. Siddiqui told this newspaper, "Two years back, we started working on the second instalment. And Rekha was more than glad to do the film. But now, the plan has changed." When contacted, Ali said, "Rekha doesn't fit into my scheme of things now." Apparently, Ali and Siddiqui were apprehensive about how well the audience will receive a sequel. Siddiqui

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