Ittefaq: Not Rajesh Khanna but Shartughan Sinha was first choice for Yash Chopra directorial, reveals Sonakshi Ittefaq: Not Rajesh Khanna but Shartughan Sinha was first choice for Yash Chopra directorial, reveals Sonakshi Sonakshi Sinha Has Created A Buzz With Her Sultry Avatar In Her Upcoming Release Ittefaq Opposite Sidharth Malhotra. The Movie Happens To Be Remake Of Rajesh Khanna Starrer 1969 Release Ittefaq. News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Ranpreet Kaur | Updated on: 31 Oct 2017, 04:29:15 PM New Delhi: Sonakshi Sinha has created a buzz with her sultry avatar in her upcoming release Ittefaq opposite Sidharth Malhotra. The movie happens to be remake of Rajesh Khanna starrer 1969 release Ittefaq.