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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