Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Imran-Ranbir Declined Zoya’s Film to Work Together

Imran Khan-Ranbir Kapoor at 54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009

After watching Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor hosting the last Filmfare Awards, every filmmaker think of casting them together. However, both the actors also want to work together. But when Zoya Akhtar, who previously made Luck by Chance approached them with a script, they declined to do it as both of them wants to cast together first in their own home production. Imran and Ranbir are planning to start a production house together and will act together first in their own production only. They have often discussed about their venture taking time out from their busy schedules.

Both the actors were on advanced talks with Zoya for her film. They also had liked the script but the latest update is that they are not doing it. Instead actor Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol will replace them for the film.

Revealing more, one source said, “Zoya had approached Imran and Ranbir to star in her new film. Farhan Akhtar had already agreed to be a part of the film and Ranbir-Imran too had loved the script. Ranbir had made up his mind to star in the film. Imran loved his role and was more or less convinced about it. However, Ranbir and Imran eventually decided that if they have to star together it should first be a film which will be produced by them. Imran and Ranbir will soon produce a film together for which they have had discussions with a couple of directors, Imtiaz Ali being one of them. They politely declined Zoya’s offer. She has now finalised Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol in place of Imran and Ranbir. Zoya can’t wait to start shooting as the script is brilliant.”

When asked to Zoya Akhtar, she confirmed it and said, “I am still writing my script. I will think about my film’s cast only after I am done with the script.”

Deepika to romance with Ranbir’s close friend Imran

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan

Deepika Padukone is thorough professional and doesn’t want to mix her personal life with professional life. As a result, she signed a film opposite Imran Khan, who is the closest friend of her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor.

According to sources, Deepika after her break up with Ranbir is signing more and more projects to keep her busy. She has signed many big films and the one with Imran is one of them. Kunal Kohli will produce the film, while debutante director Danish Aslam, who was assistant to Kunal, will direct the film.

Revealing more on Deepika’s next assignments, a source said, “Post her breakup with Ranbir, Deepika is taking on more and more assignments to keep herself busy. She now wants to focus on her career and make all the right moves. She has signed films with Ashutosh Gowariker and Yash Raj Films. Danish’s film, which is jointly produced by Kunal Kohli and Big Pictures, is another big film in her kitty. Deepika is very excited about it. She chose to sign the film despite Imran being Ranbir’s close friend as she has moved on. She doesn’t want to mix her personal life with herprofessional life.”

Kunal Kohli confirmed the news and said, “It’s true. We have finalised Imran and Deepika for the film. We are hoping to start the film early next year. It’s a love story and we are yet to find a title for the film. Danish will be making his debut as a director with this film.”

Deepika Lose Her Cake To British Actress Florence

Deepika Padukone and Florence Brudenell Bruce

British model and actress Florence Brudenell-Bruce who is making her debut has got a bigger role than Deepika Padukone in Imtiaz Ali’s next film. The inside sources tells that she get such a good role to die for and in fact great than Deepika’s role.

One source from the film unit said, “Florence plays Saif’s love interest in the film. Even though Deepika’s character loves Saif it is Florence who walks away with the man in the film.”

The British actress has shot for major portions of the film. When asked to Imtiaz whether Brudenell is side lining Deepika in the film, he answered, “The film was written with Deepika in mind. The story revolves around her. She is the lifeline of the film.”

Further when asked to him that whether Florence walks away with the all cake and have eat too, Imtiaz laughed and said, “If Saif is the cakeĆ¢€¦ which girl wouldn’t want it?”

How Imtiaz did sign Florence? Imtiaz met Florence while conducting auditions in London. He gets completely charmed by her beauty and immediately signed her for the film.

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