A source said, "Hrithik was in two minds about playing the role which Amitabh has made so famous. However, after much deliberation, Hrithik has now given a go ahead to the remake of Agneepath considering the universal appeal of the film. He is also keen to do Vishal's film but has, for now, put that film on backburner. After Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film; Guzaarish, Hrithik will start shooting for Agneepath."
"Vishal had already spoken to Hrithik about his next film but as Hrithik will first do Agneepath, the filmmaker too decided to go ahead with another subject that he had in mind with a different actor. Vishal is willing to wait for
Hrithik to star in the film they had earlier discussed as he is keen to work on that particular subject only with Hrithik. Hrithik too had loved Vishal's script which is why they had agreed in principle to work together. Hrithik will start Vishal's film but at a later stage," added the source.
Agneepath will be directed by Karan Malhotra who has been associated with Karan Johar for a long time. Hrithik and Vishal Bharadwaj remained unavailable for comment.
source: http://filmicafe.com/news11375.html
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