Hey, starred in eight films together. Yet, Abhishek Bachchan and wife Aishwarya Rai ninth project, Raj Kumar Santosh romantic comedy, Ladies and Gentlemen, was the first time that they would let their guard down and have fun together on screen.
But with news of a baby on its way, audiences will have to wait a little longer for the couple's first rom-com to materialise. Unfortunately, Santoshi's Ladies and Gentlemen will no longer be their platform, as the film goes on floors in July.
The director is back to square one, looking for a replacement for Ash. It was supposed to play the female lead in the film, the woman who finally captures the interest of Abhishek Casanova character. When contacted, Santoshi confirmed, "The fact that Aishwarya and Abhishek are going to be parents is far more important than anything to do with my film. The nature of the part that she was playing no longer suits her."
When asked who made the cut, the director refrained from consenting on any one actress. But a source reveals that Abhishek Preity good friend was contacted to fill out for Ash. And being a good friend that she is, the actor tends to play in front of her Jhoom Barabar Jhoom co-star. Also rumored that the candidates are A-listers, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone.
While Abhishek was signed from the get-go, the film's casting for heroines went through several changes. Initially, there were reports of Salman Khan and Deepika Padukone pairing for the first time a joint is Santosh. It was only later that Abhishek was chosen role. Interestingly, Ash had finally come on-board as a favour to her hubby.
Ash may not be able to fulfill its commitment by Santosh at this time, but the director is already out of the tracks for his next project in mind. He said: "It's a project that I've written specially for her. The role cannot be played by anyone else. I will start it as soon as she is ready."
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