Shahid won't talk money

Shahid won't talk money

MEENA IYER , TNN 8 November 2009, 12:00am IST

Shahid Kapoor, fresh from his New York movie outing, arrived in Mumbai to a round of rumours about his father Pankaj Kapur's directorial debut Mausam. A segment of the media went to town saying that the actor's price for his dad's film would be a staggering Rs. 12 Crore.

It was also suggested that Pankaj had written this subject in 2007 — and at that point had contemplated asking Bollywood's No.1 actress Kareena Kapoor to be the leading lady in this romantic caper.

Shahid, who was dubbing for his film Chance Pe Dance — a January release, fails to understand where such talk is originating from. He says, "Dad has always wanted to make a film with me. Mausam is something he is working on currently. He didn't have an inkling of it in 2007; and even if the germ of the idea had been sown then, he didn't discuss it in detail with any of us. So the question of him thinking of casting anyone at that point is ludicrous."

The 28-year-old says the only thing that is certain about Mausam is that it will be financed by a leading film corporation. It is expected to go on the floors in January and a major portion of the film will be shot abroad because the film needs picturesque locales. Reacting to rumours of his remuneration, the actor says, "Whether I will charge Rs 12 crores or less, is something even I don't know because nothing is on paper." Market sources say that the actor got his last highest price (reportedly Rs 8 crore) for Vishal Bharadwaj's Kaminey. However, Shahid refuses to talk money in print. He is also amused with rumours of his going on a state-wise hunt looking for a fresh face to serenade on screen. "The film is still in the final draft stage. Yes, a big film corporation is on board, but the budget, my remuneration as an actor, dad's remuneration as a technician and other aspects can only be talked about after it is put in black and white. Everything currently being said about Mausam is speculation," Shahid insists.

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Oh wow "big film corporation", I hope its UTV!

Omg awesome, so there will be no all India hunt?! I really hope so, they need an established actress. *cough pc cough*

Originally posted by: raju786

when is his movie "phir milehnge" going to release with Kareena? is this new movie going to take forever like the last one they had together lol

No idea when that'll release. The trailer has been released, so hopefully soon.

And its Milenge Milenge.

Originally posted by: RiyaK09

No idea when that'll release. The trailer has been released, so hopefully soon.

And its Milenge Milenge.

Originally posted by: lalixlili

Dear Riya..😆I think Piggy will be a good choice, but I still prefer Genelia over her ....don't know why, because Geenu is so young, Piggy looks mature...I guess it will depend of the script. They both look very good with him though. Hope CPD will rock the boat!!!!

Yeah, I love Shahid and Gen too, but I'm very biased when it comes to Shahid-Priyanka😳

Is it because of "Kaminey" or because you love Piggy Chops as an actress/person?

Originally posted by: lalixlili

Is it because of "Kaminey" or because you love Piggy Chops as an actress/person?

Personally I think she's totally cool and comes across as someone really smart and educated. I like her style and her acting is good. I bet you follow her on twitter, actually she's one of the few stars who replies back to her fans even when they're not kind to her. And she shares real life pictures with them. And she looks so simple and humble. 😉

Okay I started liking her after Fashion and Dostana, then Kaminey happened and I like her even more now. Another reason, cuz she has totally changed Shahid around.😳 Yeah she thinks before she talks, shes diplomatic and private and I like that.

Yeah, I follow her on Twitter, and Sasha too, but he's never on it.😡