Udta Punjab: I never wanted to recommend Kareena, says Shahid Kapoor
After Shaandaar, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for his upcoming film Udta Punjab.
After Shaandaar, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for his upcoming film Udta Punjab. The film is based on the issue of drug abuse in Punjab. Earlier, it was said that Shahid was the one who recommended Kareena Kapoor Khan for Udta Punjab.
But in an interview to DNA, Shahid said, "Actually, I never wanted to recommend Kareena because I was scared thinking about how people will perceive that again. When I was narrated the film, I thought of Kareena even before Alia. The role that Kareena plays, I felt she was just perfect for the role."
Shahid also added, "But then somehow, maybe Kareena was not free and it got a bit delayed. Then somehow within that month, Kareena heard the script and said yes to the film. It kind of happened and I felt really happy when it did."
Talking about Alia, Shahid revealed that, "Initially, when Kareena didn't have time for the narration, I told Alia that woh role ki casting toh nahi ho rahi hai, tu yeh role karegi kya? She read that role and she said she really liked it."
Shahid and Alia were last seen in Vikal Bahl's Shaandaar. The film did not work that well on the box office. But Shahid feels that Udta Punjab is a 'special film'. "Udta Punjab on paper might seem dark and edgy, but once you see that film, I can assure you it's the kind of role any actor would die for. When I heard the script, I instantly agreed. There were three other characters and we were waiting for them to be cast. Nobody was saying yes to the film and we could not start. It took some time for the film to get cast," added Shahid.
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It's said that the film might realease in Feburary or March next year. "The makers are eyeing an early 2016 release for Udta Punjab. It will release mostly around February-end or in March," revealed a source.