| Katrina Kaif seems to be fast becoming the next Kajol. After being cast opposite the King Khan, the actress has been offered yet another project with SRK in the lead. According to sources, Rohit Shetty has approached Salman Khan's ex-girl for his next action film starring SRK. Katrina will however have to fight it out with Kareena Kapoor, a Rohit Shetty favourite, before she bags the coveted project.
A source close to Rohit revealed to Mumbai Mirror, "Katrina Kaif is at an all time career high. Currently, she is working with the three biggest Khans - Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir. Rohit Shetty's action film that goes on floors in May next year will be her fourth consecutive film with a Khan."
Though, Katrina would surely set a record if she bags the role in question, it wouldn't come easy. According to another source, Kareena Kapoor, too is in the running to be cast opposite her G.One.
"Kareena has worked with SRK in Asoka and RA.One. She shares a good on-screen chemistry with him. Also, director Rohit Shetty is very fond of her. She has been his chosen one for the successful Golmaal franchise. She is the obvious choice for the project," said the source.
Despite Kareena being a strong contender for the role, a section of the industry believes that Katrina's friendship with Rohit Shetty might just pay off. "Katrina is working with SRK in Yash Chopra's film. She has become good friends with the actor as well. She might have been recommended by him as well," added the source.
Rohit Shetty, on the other hand who was earlier planning to remake the 1982 comedy with SRK, had decided to cast Kareena in the same. After RA.One, when SRK decided to continue with the action genre, Shetty dropped his plans to remake Angoor.
"When Rohit decided to make an action film with Shah Rukh, he decided to change his heroine as well. Earlier he wanted Kareena to portray the role played by Moushumi Chatterjee in the original Angoor. But with the change in the script, he decided upon Katrina Kaif," revealed Rohit's friend.
The source close to Kareena, however maintained, "Kareena is very keen to work with Rohit again. And Rohit too will want his successful heroine back."
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