Deal chahta hai-Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor has signed a two-film deal with UTV, for which the actor will be paid Rs 5.5 crores. A source informs, "Shahid has just signed the deal and he is extremely excited about it."

Shahid confirms the news. He says, "I have signed a two-film deal with UTV Motion Pictures which will be made over a period of two years. UTV has made some great films in recent times and I am looking forward to this association."

Ram Mirchandani, Vice President UTV Motion Pictures says, "We shared a great working relationship with Shahid during the making of Chup Chup Ke. We are in the process of signing other good actors so that we can plan scripts according to their strengths."

Talking about the signing amount, Mirchandani says, "We can't talk about the financial aspects of the deal. All I can say is that Ken Ghosh will be directing one of the projects. He is already working on an interesting script for us and if all goes well, we will start the first film in December this year."

Reportedly, Shahid's sweetheart Kareena Kapoor is also in the process of signing a three-film deal with Astavinayaka Films.