Deepika Padukone to Fill In Kangana Ranaut’s Shoes for Anurag Basu’s Next Titled Imli?
Kangana Ranaut has backed out from Anurag Basu's next film titled Imli and a media report state that the director is now considering Deepika Padukone to fill in the shoes.
Anurag Basu is currently busy with few projects on his plate. While reports suggest that the filmmaker is busy with the shoots of Life In A Metro sequel, Anurag will soon begin with his another project titled Imli. The Barfi director had Kangana Ranaut in mind, for the female lead in Imli. However, the actress has backed out and a media report state that the director is now considering Deepika Padukone to fill in the shoes. Met Gala 2019: Deepika Padukone Jets Off to NYC in Style Wearing a Denim Jumpsuit and Pink Pumps - View Pics!
The makers of the upcoming film had been looking for the leading lady, ever since Kangana walked out of the film. The latest name to the list is Deepika, and a report published in Bollywood Hungama further suggests that the Bajirao Mastani star has been approached with the script. It also hints that the conversations between the director and the actress have been positive.
As quoted by the portal, a source mentioned, “Kangana Ranaut had walked out of filmmaker Anurag Basu’s forthcoming movie Imli citing difference in opinion. As the two of them couldn’t reunite after Gangster and Life In A Metro, the filmmaker has now approached Deepika Padukone to play the lead role in the film. As Deepika is busy with Chhapaak, the conversations between the filmmaker and the actress have been more than positive.” Met Gala 2019: Here's a Throwback to Deepika Padukone's Beautiful Red Carpet Appearances at The Prestigious Event- View Pics
Talking about Kangana, the Manikarnika actress is busy with the shoots of Panga. Deepika, on the other hand, is currently shooting for her upcoming biopic Chhapaak. Chhapaak is based on the real-life incidents of the acid attack victim Laxmi. Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, the movie will mark Deepika’s debut in the realm of production. The movie also stars Vikrant Massey in the lead role. Chhapaak is slated for a January 2020 release.
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