Kareena Kapoor to not star opposite SRK in ‘Chennai Express’

FAZAL-UR-REHMAN

KARACHI: Director Rohit Shetty said he is yet to zero-in on the leading actress for his movie “Chennai Express”. He quashed rumours of Kareena Kapoor being cast opposite Shahrukh Khan in the movie and says that the leading lady will be finalised soon.

"I have not really (approached Kareena Kapoor), she knows what I am making. I might do something else with Kareena," Shetty said in an interview.

There were also rumors that Deepika Padukone is likely to feature opposite King Khan in the film.

"Just wait for ten days and then everyone will come to know who it is. In ten days time, we will announce our heroine," Shetty said.

For Shetty, Chennai Express is the first film where he will be working without his close buddy Ajay Devgan. In all the eight films that Shetty has directed till date, Devgan has been a common factor.

"There is no fight, there is no negativity happening between us. We are working together for “Singham 2”. I don’t think people should question the bond we share," he added.

When asked if there is any scope where he can have Devgan doing a cameo in the film, he said, "Not really as the script is almost ready. In two months we will start shooting."

Chennai Express is scheduled to be released sometime next year.