Hrithik Roshan in Gowariker's 'Mohenjo Daro'

After `Lagaan` and `Jodha-Akbar`, Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to present another period drama – `Mohenjo-Daro`. The good news is that he is bringing back Hrithik Roshan for the movie.

Hrithik, after his divorce with Sussanne Roshan, was facing a slump and for a long time speculations kept coming up about which movie he would sign after `Bang Bang`. He was shying away from the media, and even pulled out of Karan Johar`s `Shuddhi`. 

But in his latest post on Twitter, the actor all but confirmed working with Ashutosh for the movie which is scheduled to go on floors in October this year. The film is apparently in its pre-production stage. It has not yet been confirmed who is going to be cast in the female lead. 

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Would like to do 'Shuddhi' if approached: Deepika

Deepika Padukone has denied reports that she was approached for Karan Johar's much-discussed project 'Shuddhi' but said she was willing to do the film if offered. 

"I haven't been approached for the film yet. I don't know if they (makers) know what is happening with the film," Deepika said at an event. 

"At the point when Hrithik was doing it I would have definitely be interested in doing it. Now that he is not doing it, I don't know what is happening with the project," she said. 

The upcoming film under Karan Johar's home production is getting delayed over its casting. 

Earlier Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hrithik Roshan were to star in the film but Hrithik's illness delayed the project, forcing the actor to opt out. 

It is also not clear whether Kareena is still a part of the movie. 

When asked if she would do the role if approached, Deepika replied in the affirmative. 

"Yes I would do it, why not?... If Karan thinks I would do justice to it then I will do it. Though Hrithik is not doing the film, I would be okay to do the film with any other co-star. It all depends on what they plan to do with the project," she added. 

The film will be directed by Karan Malhotra of 'Agneepath' fame.

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Ranveer or Ranbir, who will replace Hrithik in Shuddhi?

When Hrithik Roshan was busy shooting for 'Bang Bang' and held back on alotting any dates for Karan Johar's 'Shuddhi' (to be directed by Karan Malhotra) opposite actress Kareena Kapoor, the film faced the first of its many reported delays.

This was soon followed with Kareena hinting , subtly, at dropping out from Shuddhi after sighting an issue with dates, and Hrithik not being available for the project.

Read: Hrithik- Kareena to reunite on screen after 10 years for Shuddhi

Soon came the announcement from none other than filmmaker Karan Johar who reportedly announced his plans of searching for a new leading lady, and not keeping Kareena waiting. Some reports even hinted that Deepika Padukone was the new replacement.

And finally came Hrithik's announcement that he's leaving the project. Was it that he needed time to recover from his brain surgery, or the matter of his split from Sussane, is not confirmed. But here's what the press statement read: "Karan Malhotra and I have decided to unite in the most ambitious way post Shuddhi. For now, I cannot allow a vision like 'Shuddhi' to stagnate any further. I had the finest experience an actor can have working with Karan in Agneepath and I'm sure both my dear Karans (Johar and Malhotra) are going to go beyond with this one! 'Shuddhi' remains a part of me in spirit and I am sure it will be a landmark in our cinema. I wish them all the best!"

So with Hrithik and Kareena reportedly out, while some reports are claiming Ranveer Singh, Deepika's Ram-Leela co-star, will come in Hrithik's place, other reports are suggesting Ranbir Kapoor will be joining the project instead.

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