SRK's girl says no to Salman!

SRK's girl says no to Salman!
Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:16 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Deepika Padukone, who debuts in Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om' with Shah Rukh, has turned down Hindi remake of Pokhiri with Salman Khan.

The model-turned-actress Deepika Padukone, who plays the female lead opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om, has politely declined playing Salman Khan's love interest in Boney Kapoor's next film (a remake of the Telegu hit Pokhiri).

A Bollywood insider reveals, "Deepika backed out at the eleventh hour in a very unprofessional manner. Boney was waiting for her at a suburban preview theatre for the screening of the original film, so that she could get a feel of her role.

But then, her business manager called him barely 15 minutes before the show and said she was not interested in doing the film!"

When contacted, Kapoor confirms that Deepika has backed of his film, but refuses to admit the circumstances under which she did it.

"A screening was supposed to happen but it didn't, as Deepika informed me in advance that she couldn't do it. I wanted this film to be her next after Om Shanti Om and I had categorically told her that. But she told me it won't be possible as she was committed to other projects," says Boney.

When asked if he is disappointed about Deepika's exit, Boney laughs, "There is no question of being disappointed, as I've not lost a big star. I have short listed two new faces and I will soon announce the name of the girl who will play the lead opposite Salman. The shooting will start in June."
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