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After her success with "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," "Chennai Express" and "Ram Leela," Deepika Padukone has become one of the most sought after actresses in the Bollywood industry. The actress is allegedly in talks with Karan Johar, who first signed Kareena Kapoor for his new film "Shuddhi."
The filmmaker initially tried to bring together Kapoor and the movie's male lead Hrithik Roshan after having a 12 year gap of starring in the film together since "Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham."
Times of India reported that while Kapoor continues to stay dedicated to "Shuddhi," there are rumors saying that Johar is opting for a more "saleable" actress ever since Kapoor's poor results at the box office with "Gori Tere Pyaar Mein."
"It's true, she (Padukone) has been approached. However, she still needs to read the script and take a decision," said a source.
There have been other reports saying that Kapoor is also uncertain to give her bulk dates for the film, which is the same reason she had also opted out of "Ram Leela" and had been replaced with Padukone.
While Padukone continues to work one Farah Khan's "Happy New Year," there were previous reports saying that Padukone had agreed to play the leading role for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming movie, co-staring Ranbir Kapoor.
"With five biggies in a row, starting from Cocktail' to Ram Leela,' there was no way that anyone else could have been thought of," said a source close to the film. "With Ranbir, Imtiaz, Deepika and Sajid coming together, the whole package becomes red hot in the trade. In any case, Deepika was more or less finalized from the very beginning. However her current spree, including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' with Ranbir, only made sure that the formality was taken care of sooner than later."
Ali first brought Padukone and Ranbir together on-screen with "Love Aaj Kal" which had proven to be a landmark in Padukone's career. When she was contacted for the part in the tentatively titled movie, "WIndow Seat," she confirmed to be a part of the film.
Padukone and Ranbir previously showcased strong on-screen chemistry in "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" which was loved by the audience and were named as Bollywood's favorite movie couple.
The filmmaker initially tried to bring together Kapoor and the movie's male lead Hrithik Roshan after having a 12 year gap of starring in the film together since "Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham."
Times of India reported that while Kapoor continues to stay dedicated to "Shuddhi," there are rumors saying that Johar is opting for a more "saleable" actress ever since Kapoor's poor results at the box office with "Gori Tere Pyaar Mein."
"It's true, she (Padukone) has been approached. However, she still needs to read the script and take a decision," said a source.
There have been other reports saying that Kapoor is also uncertain to give her bulk dates for the film, which is the same reason she had also opted out of "Ram Leela" and had been replaced with Padukone.
While Padukone continues to work one Farah Khan's "Happy New Year," there were previous reports saying that Padukone had agreed to play the leading role for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming movie, co-staring Ranbir Kapoor.
"With five biggies in a row, starting from Cocktail' to Ram Leela,' there was no way that anyone else could have been thought of," said a source close to the film. "With Ranbir, Imtiaz, Deepika and Sajid coming together, the whole package becomes red hot in the trade. In any case, Deepika was more or less finalized from the very beginning. However her current spree, including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' with Ranbir, only made sure that the formality was taken care of sooner than later."
Ali first brought Padukone and Ranbir together on-screen with "Love Aaj Kal" which had proven to be a landmark in Padukone's career. When she was contacted for the part in the tentatively titled movie, "WIndow Seat," she confirmed to be a part of the film.
Padukone and Ranbir previously showcased strong on-screen chemistry in "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" which was loved by the audience and were named as Bollywood's favorite movie couple.
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