Ladies And Gentlemen WITHOUT Ash and Abhi!...

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Posted: 14 years ago
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John bails Santoshi out

Ladies And Gentlemen will now go on floors in November, without Ash and Abhishek


Aishwarya Rai's pregnancy had affected more than just Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine. Rajkumar Santoshi who had to wait for five years before getting his project Ladies And Gentlemen going with Abhishek Bachchan and his wife in the lead roles, too had suffered a blow. However, like every cloud, this too has a silver lining.

This time, in the form and shape of John Abraham. Thanks to the actor, Santoshi's film has just been salvaged. With the producers Astavinayak, the filmmaker will now start shooting his film in November.

Having failed to launch any of his projects, Power or Ladies And Gentlemen properly, the filmmaker had decided to put the latter on the backburner and move on with a new script starring newcomers. "I'm doing a love story with two new faces. Even the villain will be played by a newcomer.

The film industry needs a lot more new talent. Else we will have to continue depending on the same stars," he had told the media, unhappy with the outcome (or rather, the lack of it) of his previous two projects.

The filmmaker who had earlier said, "I have postponed the project and would be waiting for Aishwarya to return to work," had later sought other heroines. And had eventually, planned to scrap the project completely.

Now, the filmmaker is not just reviving the film, but also starting to shoot for the same in November with a completely new hero. A source revealed, "Ladies and Gentlemen is going on floors without Aishwarya Rai and even Abhishek Bachchan.

The deal happened recently and John has already given the project a go ahead. The romantic comedy was supposed to go on floors in July but will now start in November."

"Santoshi is extremely close to the Bachchans and wanted to wait for Ash to deliver. But it's still unclear as to when she will be able to get back to work in films.

Aishwarya is expected to deliver in November. Ironically, that's when John has allotted his dates for the project. It is still unclear whether Santoshi has conveyed his decision to go ahead with the film without the Bachchans to them.

The leading lady is yet to be finalised and although there have been rumours about Preity Zinta being approached for the film, Zinta has strongly denied it," added the source.

John Abraham and the officials at Astavinayak remained unavailable for comments. But Rajkumar Santoshi said, "Yes, I am discussing a film with John Abraham. but it is not Ladies and Gentlemen. That subject is on hold."http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201108062011080602444850068d27c09/John-bails-Santoshi-out.html

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Posted: 14 years ago
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thats good...i think everyones tired of seeing them together..plus we need more actors and actresses..theres a big shortage of young actors in bollywood,
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Does anyone know how to read or even bother to read?

The director Santoshi denies the story at the end of this article. He's making another film with John.

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Posted: 14 years ago
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My normal reply would be "KAT KAT KAT! TAKE KAT!" But she is already booked for Nov & Dec with SRK😭

With the amazing John-Kat pair reminds me eraser...where is she?!😲
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Posted: 14 years ago
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He denies going ahead with the project at the end of the article but honestly I wish he would go ahead without Ash. I am bored of seeing Ash and Abhishek together in films
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Abhishek and Aish are boring as a on-screen couple, hate to admit it. I am all for RKS to start the film with new actors! 😊
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Posted: 14 years ago
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i still can't believe ppl still think abt flop pairs to get them on screen...😲 even if someone offers a gr8 deal of money to me...i wont consider working with abhi-ash such a bore they are..


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Posted: 14 years ago
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I knew it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Santoshi may deny it officially but it will be a similar film with a different name.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Ash-Abhi the worst couple offscreen.

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