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Imran Khan, who became a proud father of baby girl Imara on June 9, had gone on paternity leave as soon as wife Avantika's pregnancy was confirmed last December. Now, the actor will return to work on August 30.

Mirror has learnt that Nikhil Advani, who is currently giving the final touches to his Sooraj Pancholi-Athiya Shetty Hero remake, will start rolling with his next, Katti Batti, starring Imran and Ileana D'Cruz, in two months time.

Revealed a source, "The pre-production of the film is already underway and Imran is attending workshops with Nikhil. Since the birth of his daughter, Imran is on seventh heaven but at the same time, he's really excited about returning to the sets."

Confirming the same, Nikhil said: "Yes, we will start shooting in the last week of August. Katti Batti is an edgy rom-com. Imran plays a jilted lover who is an architect. We go on floors on August 30."

But wasn't the film previously called Saali Kuttiya? What prompted this sudden change in the title? "I think the new title has a universal appeal. Moreover, the previous one was a tad risky to go ahead with," admitted the filmmaker.

Since Imran's last three films-Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola, Once Upon ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara! and Gori Tere Pyaar Main -- haven't done well commercially, is he apprehensive about his leading man's box-office viability? "No, ever since I came up with the story idea, I could visualise just Imran in the part," asserted Nikhil.

However, Imran wasn't up for the project then. "He just wouldn't agree to do my film. I gave him the narration late last year, but he had certain reservations at the time. It was my sheer determination that helped to get him on board,"said Nikhil. "I wouldn't have gone ahead with the film with anybody else."