Bringing together Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone on the big screen is long due. Bollywood might finally be doing it and in the most unconventional way. Might being the keyword here. As per a report by Deccan Chronicle, the two actors are being considered to play pivotal roles in Madhu Mantena's Draupadi. Yes, a page right out of Mahabharat. In the movie, being told from the perspective of Draupadi, Deepika has been cast in the titular role, which she had earlier confirmed. Hrithik has been approached to play the role of Lord Krishna. This would be interesting to watch. Let us see if this version of Mahabharat materialises because the past few attempts by Bollywood have been unsuccessful.

A source has told the news daily, "Since producer Madhu Mantena is a very close friend of Hrithik’s, he is in talks with the star for the role. Playing Lord Krishna is a welcome challenge for any actor. The logistics are being worked out for Hrithik’s participation."

In October, Deepika had said, “I’m absolutely thrilled and honoured to be essaying the role of Draupadi. I truly believe that it is the role of a lifetime. While the Mahabharat is popularly known for its mythological tales and cultural influence, many of life's lessons are also derived from the Mahabharat but most often from its men. Telling it with this fresh and new perspective will not only be interesting but also very significant.”

In the past, Aamir Khan was planning to make a mega-budget movie on the Indian mythology. The project never took off, but reports suggested that Deepika was also approached to play the role of Draupadi in this version.

Currently, Deepika is lapping up praises for Chhapaak. The movie has not even released yet. But the trailer of the film has impressed the audience well enough to compliment the actress. The movie will open in theatres on January 10, 2020.

Hrithik was last seen in YRF's War, and, he was certainly the best thing about the movie. He dancing skills and action sequences impressed the hell out of the audience. He was also seen in Super 30, earlier. Hrithik is yet to officially announce his next film, but rumours are rife that it might be Rajkumar Gupta's next spy thriller or his home producton, Krrish 4.

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