Deepika Padukone will star with Farhan Akhtar in Excel Entertainment's next, Kartik Calling Kartik. The film will be directed by debutant Vijay Lalwani.
The casting of Deepika with Farhan may come as a surprise but sources say that they suit the thriller's script perfectly. The film will be shot on a start-to-finish schedule from April to June at various locales of India.
Says a source, "Farhan is so excited by Kartik Calling Kartik that he has pushed back directing Voice from the Sky. He has been saying that it is a fantastic script.
When he heard it, he not only wanted his banner Excel Entertainment to produce it but also wanted to act in it. Farhan feels the title itself will generate curiosity and is excited to essay the title role."
Interestingly, last week Deepika had featured with Farhan on his TV show Oye! It's Friday. A source reveals, "She has been very fond of Farhan and his movies; especially, Dil Chahta Hai and also loved him as a debutant actor in Rock On!!. Deepika desired to work with Farhan. So when this offer came along, it was a dream come true."
Co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani maintains, "We are in talks with Deepika but nothing has been finalised."
Sources add that Deepika has given her nod to the project.
2009 seems to have begun well for Deepika. Presently she is travelling for worldwide premieres of her next, Chandni Chowk To China, in which she stars with Akshay Kumar.
