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Crucial timing
What makes the coming together of these two stars significant, is the timing. Hrithik and Kareena were allegedly involved during the making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
The relationship supposedly lasted through Subhash Ghai's Yaadein. But by the time the pair did Sooraj Barjatya's Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon together, Hrithik decided to call off the relationship to save his marriage.
Wise move
Zoya and Farhan Akhtar
Barjatya's film was supposed to be their last film together. So why the change of stance?
According to a source, "Farhan, who really likes Kareena, and is very close to Hrithik, convinced them of the casting. He told them to be professional on the sets.
With Shah Rukh Khan refusing to work with her, her pairing with Salman in Kyon Ki proving disastrous and Vishal Bhardwaj's film with Aamir being shelved, Kareena's choice of heroes is severely narrowed. How many films can she do with Shahid Kapur? Coming together with Hrithik is a wise professional decision."
Don ke baad
Farhan, who has already cast Kareena in a key role in Don, offered his sister's film to the actress. After some deliberation, Kareena agreed.
This will be the first time the actress will be directed by a woman. Zoya Akhtar's Hrithik-Kareena starrer goes on the floors in October next year.
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