ABHAY in SEETA aur GEETA Remake with KAT AKKI

If everything goes well the Khiladi Kumar and Abhay Deol will be seen romancing Katrina in the film.

Reportedly Katrina will be seen reprising Hema Malini's double role in the remake of 70's classic film 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. Now the question is who will be seen in the street-smart Dharmendra and sophisticated shy guy Sanjeev Kumar's role in the remake?

According to an industry source, Akshay has been confirmed for Dharmendra's role while the producers are in talks with Abhay Deol who, they deem perfect to play Sanjeev Kumar's character. It is also believed that the actors will don a retro look for the film.

Produced by Sunil Bohra for Viacom 18, the remake is in the scripting stage and producers are yet to zero in a director. It was reported earlier that Dibakar Banerjee will be directing the film but the director is yet to give his nod. Talking to us about the same Banerjee said, "I have been approached to direct the remake of 'Seeta Aur Geeta' but I am yet to decide on it. Nothing is confirmed as yet."



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It was bound to happen sooner or later. Katrina Kaif, who is being given the credit for pulling off Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan to whatever degree the film worked and is currently seen as being as solid as a hero at the box office, is being considered for a double role in a forthcoming film.

A trade guru says, "This is an age-old Bollywood tradition. When Hema Malini was at her peak Ramesh Sippy made Seeta Aur Geeta with her. Likewise when Sridevi was riding a crest of popularity, Pankuj Parasher made Chaalbaaz with her. Now, since Kat is the golden girl of Bollywood, a film corporation that has bought the rights for Seeta Aur Geeta is wanting to make a new version of this film with Katrina."

Kat refuses to comment on the subject. But our sources tell us, "The plan to make a film that has Katrina in a double role is definitely on. There is speculation that Dibakar Banerjee (Khosla Ka Ghosla, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Love Sex Aur Dhoka) may be asked to direct it. A couple of other high-profile director names are also being floated. However, nothing is final yet. They also need two leading men for the film. At best, this project can be described as a work-in-progress." Perhaps, that's why Kat is silent