Buzz is Anushka Sharma was dropped from 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' because the makers roped in Deepika Padukone for her higher star quotient.
She have been dreaming of starring opposite Ranbir Kapoor since over a year.
But unfortunately Anushka Sharma's want to work with Bollywood's current rockstar must wait some time. This after the actress was almost signed on for Ayaan Mukerji's next, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
We've learnt that other than Katrina Kaif, it was Anushka Sharma who was within the running for the role, but was suddenly dropped after Deepika Padukone gave the nod for it.
Says a source, "Anushka have been desirous to work with Ranbir since forever. The role in Ayaan's film suits her personality and it could was a fresh jodi.
Anushka was approached after there have been some date issues with both Deepika and Katrina. However, once Deepika said yes, everyone thought she can be a greater choice."
Rumour mills buzzing
Apparently it was a project Anushka was really waiting for considering she hasn't ever shied clear of expressing her feelings for the Kapoor lad. During a press conference in early 2011 Anushka even confessed saying, "I MIGHT like to date Ranbir. He's this kind of cute guy." It was in this time that rumours about Ranbir and the actress spending numerous time together started doing the rounds.
The ex-files Adds the source, "THE 2 had gotten pretty close for some time and there have been numerous speculations about how they're going to soon star together. It was during that point the discussion about Ayaan's film came up. However, Deepika is a larger star and with Ranbir and Deepika's history, there's a lot more interest generated some of the audience."
One's loss is another's gain Sadly this has apparently created an uncomfortable equation between Anushka and Ranbir. "THERE HAS BEEN a time they'd meet during parties, but now they hardly talk. Even during recent award ceremonies they haven't been seen greeting each other."
Well seems like Anushka's loss is Deepika's gain, considering she not only has a large film in her kitty, but additionally gets a possibility to bond together with her ex! Both Anushka Sharma and Ayaan Mukerji were unavailable for comment.
Kicked out for a larger star
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Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
