Deepika Padukone in filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's next project? The actress is surprised by the rumours, says her spokesperson.

There are reports that the `Chennai Express` star might sign Bhandarkar's upcoming film, but a clarification from the actress's end has been issued to scotch the rumours.

"We have not been approached for the film,` her spokesperson said in a statement.

She is currently busy with Farah Khan's `Happy New Year` and will soon start shooting for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film `Tamaasha` with Ranbir Kapoor.