Source: Indiatimes
Date: 16 October, 2008
By: Reshma Kelkar
Sanjay Leela Bhansali who always had Hrithik Roshan on his wish list, has finally managed to sign him for his next. According to a reliable industry source Hrithik has signed Bhansali’s next which he will start after completing his forthcoming film Chenab Gandhi. It is believed that Bhansali who always wanted Hrithik to do Chenab Gandhi couldn’t manage to do so, but when he got another script he thought of Hrithik once again.
Bhansali spoke to Hrithik who is currently shooting for Anurag Basu’s Kites. Interestingly Hrithik loved the story and said yes to Bhansali’s yet to be titled film. Needless to say this untitled film will be Bhansali’s another big budget film. Thus all the details about the film remain a secret. Since Bhansali will commence Harman Baweja, Vidya Balan and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Chenab Gandhi soon, he is yet to finalize the other stars.
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Source: DNA India
Date: October 15, 2008
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has finally managed to woo Hrithik Roshan with the script of his new film. Hrithik, who had reportedly said no to his earlier scripts, has given a nod for Bhansali’s next project says a source. The insider reveals, “Bhansaliji had approached Hrithik earlier, but he did not find the story convincing enough. But this time Hrithik found the script very interesting. Like Sanjay, Hrithik also has a high regard for the filmmaker and has always wanted to work with him.”
Hrithik is currently shooting for Anurag Basu’s Kites, which also stars Kangana Ranaut and Barbara Mori. The source adds, “The project is supposed to roll by next year. Both the parties are tight-lipped as they want to announce it in a big way.” Two passionate artistes coming together could mark the birth of an epic.
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Source: Star Box Office
Date: October 16, 2008
It looks like the debacle that was Saawariya has done nothing to hamper Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s spirits. The acclaimed director who is enjoying the success of his French musical, is now working on his next film. The script is said to be love triangle and will most likely star Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Hrithik’s business manager says that this is the second project that Bhansali has offered Hrithik.
“He got this offer from Bhansali after he rejected the first one. Currently talks are going on as Hrithik has liked the script and will make the final decision after he returns back from US where he is currently filming for Kites. He hasn’t yet said yes but he is very happy with the script,” she says. Another source close to Bhansali also confirmed the news to us. In fact they say that it’s not just Hrithik, but also Ranbir and Deepika who will be a part of the film.
“Sanjay Leela Bhansali has approached Hrithik but at the same time he has also approached Ranbir and Deepika for the other two leads. This film is a contemporary love story and will be a love triangle,” says the source. If the project falls into place, this will be the first time Bhansali will direct Hrithik. However, before that the director has his hands full with Chenab Gandhi which stars Amitabh Bachchan, Harman Baweja and Vidya Balan