HR,Bebo,RK,Kat in Zoya's next?

The filmmaker has pulled quite a casting coup for her next, with Kareena-Hrithik and Ranbir-Katrina as the leading pairs

Mehul S Thakkar (MUMBAI MIRROR; December 28, 2012)

On August 14, we told you how Karan Johar has decided to script Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor's reel reunion. But before KJo could firm up his plans, Zoya Akhtar has apparently moved in for the kill. The Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara director has pulled off quite a casting coupe and roped in Hrithik as Kareena's love interest in her next project. The film that traces the relationship between a brother and sister, to be played by real life cousins Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor, like we told you way back in May 2012, will also star Katrina Kaif opposite the Rockstar actor.

A source told Mirror, "Kareena and Hrithik have not shared screen space since 2003, when they did Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. Zoya wanted to revisit their onscreen chemistry. And since Hrithik has already worked with Zoya, he welcomed the offer."

Incidentally, Katrina too had reportedly expressed her wish to work with Ranbir. "Their chemistry – be it in Ajab Prem or Rajneeti has been much appreciated. And Zoya was keen on getting them on board," said the source.

The project is expected to go on floors by the end of next year. Zoya did not respond to our message.