After the success of his last directorial venture 'Ae Dil Hai Muhkil, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles, filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly all set to direct his next film. Karan Johar, who is busy producing various films under his banner 'Dharma Productions', will reportedly direct a period drama set in the Mughal era.


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According to an entertainment portal, the film will feature two-heroes and three-heroines. The film is a story of two brothers in which the elder brother will play the hero whereas the younger brother will be the villain. Reportedly, Karan Johar has roped in Ranveer Singh to play the elder brother for his directorial venture whereas the actor who will play the younger sibling is yet to be finalized.

Speaking about the same, a source told the portal that, “Karan earlier wanted Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh to play brothers but Ranbir turned it down later. He had said yes first but then he changed his mind. Karan doesn’t know if he changed his mind because it’s a negative role or because he doesn’t want to do a two-hero film with Ranveer.”

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Kareena Kapoor Khan (Photo: Web)

Reportedly, the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' helmer is finding it tough to cast actor for the negative role.

The source further revealed about the same and told koimoi that, “Most heroes don’t want to do a two-hero film so he is having a problem casting that role. Karan wants somebody younger than Ranveer so he can’t even approach other big actors.”

Ranveer Singh (Photo: Web)

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Speaking about the leading ladies, KJo's period drama will reportedly feature Kareena Kapoor Khan & Alia Bhatt as the two female leads. Kareena will play sister to the male leads and will have an important character to play. Alia will play the love interest of Ranveer Singh whereas the love interest of second lead will be finalized only after the second hero will get locked for the film.

Karan has already locked the screen play and the film is expected to go on floors April, next year. The official announcement is awaited.

Alia Bhatt (Photo: Web)

But it'll be interesting to see Kareena & Ranveer sharing screen-space for the first time that too as brother & sister. For the uninitiated, Kareena was the first choice for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Ram Leela' & was set to romance Ranveer in the film. But later, she opted out due to unknown reasons & Deepika replaced her in the film.

If the news turns out to be true then, Alia & Ranveer will be seen romancing each other in the film for the second after Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'.

Stay tune for more updates!