Ayan Mukerji's film delayed by 3 months

(Kunal M Shah, Mumbai Mirror)

Ayan Mukerji's much talked about next film might take some time to go on floors. The film that was supposed to go on floors this November has now been pushed to 2012.

Thanks to lead actor Ranbir Kapoor's other project Barfee. An entire schedule of the Anurag Basu directorial venture starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz has been delayed.

A source informed us, "Ayan was all set to go on floors right after Rockstar releases. However, now he will have to wait for at least three months. Ranbir has been stuck with the shoot of Anurag Basu's Barfee. He has given the dates for Ayan's film in January."

Deepika Padukone replaces Katrina Kaif

Deepika Padukone has fired yet another salvo at arch rival Katrina Kaif. She has bagged Karan Johar's home production directed by Ayan Mukerji opposite her ex boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor.

Katrina was originally signed for this film that is supposed to go on floors in November 2011. However Katrina is meant to giving the very same dates to Yashraj Productions for a film with Shah Rukh Khan that is being directed by veteran Yash Chopra.

It is said that even before the dates had been worked out Kat reportedly leaked out the news to the pressthat she was in Ayan's film opposite Ranbir because she wanted to grab some quick headlines. Then Kat realised she was in a fix over the dates, so Deepu who has been dying to open her accout with Dharma Productions and was also dying to get back together with Ranbir on screen has stepped in.

For the last few days Deepika has been preparing ground for her film with Ranbir. She has using the Aarakshan platformto constantly say--`I have no issues working with Ranbir.' The reason is simple. Deepika has known for more than a week now that she is in the one in Ayan's film with RK Junior. However she was keeping the news close to her chest because she had not signed the dotted line. A trade source says, ``Now it's official. Deepika will romance Ranbir.''

Kat has been left out in the cold or perhaps when it came to making a final choice Kat preferred Shah Rukh Khan

(Meena Iyer, TNN)

Ayaan's next is on road trip!

Ayaan Mukherjee's untitled next, produced by Karan Johar, with Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif is about a road trip between the protagonists.

An insider called us to say, "Unlike Karan's earlier productions (and his directorial ventures) which have been shot in London, UK or USA, Ayaan's next is set in North India. After the success of films like Tanu Weds Manu and Jab We Met, Ayaan wants to shoot the film in Delhi.

He will soon go on a recce to Delhi, UP and Punjab but the film will be shot in and around Delhi. This is the first time that an entire film produced by Karan will be shot in the smaller towns of North India."

(TOI)

Anushka Sharma to romance Ranbir Kapoor?

Current Bollywood heartthrob Anushka Sharma may well be seen romancing Ranbir Kapoor in Ayan Mukerji’s next. So far, it was assumed that the female lead would be played by Ranbir’s ex-flame Deepika Padukone.

This will be Ayan Mukerji’s second film with Ranbir, he has previously directed Ranbir in the off-beat coming of age comedy Wake Up Sid. Like the previous outing the next film is to be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.

For a while it was assumed that the female lead would be played by Deepika who is also close friends with Ayan, and was also close to Ranbir, then after their much public break-up, Katrina’s name was floating around as the one likely to play the lead. Now, with things not looking too well between Ranbir and Katrina, it does seem apt to consider another.

There is no confirmation from Ayan or Anushka Sharma about this development, and the producer of the film Karan only confirms that Ayan will finalize the actors once the script is ready.

Ranbir and Anushka surely would make for a good on-screen couple.

(apunkachoice)

Has Ayan ditched Ranbir for Shahid?

Rumour has it that the director is planning a film with Shahid, instead of best friend Ranbir

Is Wake Up Sid director Ayan Mukerjee working with Ranbir 'Sid' Kapoor again or is he making a film with Shahid Kapoor? It's the most talked-about dosti in the film industry after Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar. Mukherjee, hitherto known as Kapoor's best friend, is now being seen with Shahid. The buzz is that Mukherjee has decided to direct his next film, with Shahid instead.

An actress who is close to Kapoor agrees. "Who has the time to cultivate friendships without a professional agenda? Do you think Shah Rukh and Karan would have time for each other if they weren't working together?"

Mukerjee was present for Shahid's birthday bash two weeks ago. "They go out for movies and hang out in each others' homes," a source added.

Kapoor, who was shooting for Rockstar in Kashmir the past few weeks, is oblivious of the developments. A friend of his said, "Ranbir is not sentimental or possessive about his friends. If Mukerjee chooses to work with another actor, Ranbir is hardly going to sit and mourn the loss."

Karan Johar who is producing his protege Mukerjee's second film, is blase about the director's new dosti. "Why read hidden agendas into every relationship? If Ayan is hanging out with Shahid, they could just be bonding without work on their mind. As far as I know Ayan's next is with Ranbir. Until Ayan tells me otherwise, I've no reason to think his plans have changed."

(Mid - Day)

Katrina to star opposite Ranbir in Ayan's next?

Rumours suggest that Ayan Mukerji has signed Katrina Kaif opposite his best friend Ranbir Kapoor in his next film under Dharma Productions.

According to a source, Katrina and Ranbir have been frequenting Ayan's residence in Santacruz. Even as Ranbir got busy shooting in Kashmir for Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar, the source says that Katrina has been catching up with Ayan quite regularly.

So, don't be surprised if this hot couple features in yet another film together.

(Bollywood Hungama )