According to Pinkvilla, a source revealed to a leading daily that the 34-year-old actor's choice for the 33-year-old star came after his recent podcast show with Neha Dhupia where he spoke about how influential and motivational Katrina had been for him.
Ranbir's personal life has always made headlines- be it his relationship with actress Deepika Padukone or his affair with Katrina Kaif and the big break up after six long years.
The young Kapoor had not spoken much about his break-up which happened in January.
On the work front, the 'Rock On' star will be seen next in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' starring alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan and Fawad Khan.
The Karan Johar directed flick will release on October 28.