Alia Bhatt has been riding high on the success of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, 2 States and Highway, is also bagging some of the most precious projects in the industry. She will star opposite Ranbir Kapoor in director Ayan Mukherjee’s next venture.
Karan Johar will be producing the film, took the Twitter to share the news. The yet untitled movie is expected to release on December 23, 2016.
“Ayan Mukherjee’s next for Dharma productions is slated to begin mid next year and release December 23, 2016. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt..,” the director-producer tweeted.
Alia Bhatt has always been vocal about her desire to work with the star. She also said that she would like to marry Ranbir Kapoor on Karan Johar’s chat show. Ranbir had apparently suggested Alia’s name to Imtiaz Ali for their upcoming film, but the director felt Deepika Padukone suited the role better and cast Alia in Highway instead. Imtiaz Ali finds Alia too young for the role.
Ranbir and Ayan are known for their close friendship, they have also delivered two successful films together in Wake Up Sid and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, both for Dharma.
– By Anand Thakkar
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