Shah Rukh Khan – Deepika Padukone in Anand L Rai film?

There are rumours doing the rounds that Aanand L Rai has approached Deepika Padukone to play the female lead opposite Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming untitled film, where the superstar plays the role of a dwarf.

Deepika, who made her debut in SRK’s Om Shanti Om, went on to do films like Chennai Express and Happy New Year. All their films together have been hugely successful worldwide.

DNA India quoted a source saying Aanand had discussed the film with Deepika and she agreed to be a part film. However, while the makers were unwilling to confirm Deepika’s presence, reliable industry insiders say, the actress hasn’t yet signed the film.

Shah Rukh will start shooting for his upcoming film with Imtiaz Ali in October this year. The film romantic film stars Anushka Sharma in the lead.

The actress was earlier quoted as saying “I am excited that this is an out-and-out romantic film after Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Working with Imitiaz is a big deal. I thought of becoming an actor after I saw his Jab We Met. Imtiaz’s films have such strong female characters and that thought was ignited in my mind. When I am having readings with him for this film, I can sense that he is a sensitive and insightful director”

SRK’s other films include Dear Zindagi in November 2016 and Raees in January 2017. Deepika will be seen in the Hollywood film ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati.

Note: This article should be considered a rumour until there is an official confirmation from the makers of the film or the actors themselves.