Ram Lakhan remake: Shahid Kapoor to play Ranveer Singh's 'bade bhaiya' in the film?

In 1989, Subhash Ghai gave Bollywood one of its most popular jodis, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor, in the form of Ram Lakhan. And 17 years after the super-hit film, filmmaker Rohit Shetty is all set to bring the tale of two brothers on the silver screen once again. After months and months of speculations, it seems that the makers have finalised their Ram and Lakhan.

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According to a report in Mid-Day, Shahid Kapoor will essay the role of Ram in the film, while Ranveer Singh can proudly say 'Mera Naam Hai Lakhan.'

It seems the Rangoon actor has outrun Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Sidharth Malhotra, who were the front-runners for Ram's role, to step into Jackie Shroff's shoes for the film. And Ranveer has been play Anil Kapoor's iconic role Lakhan in the remake.

A source was quoted as telling the tabloid, "Out of all the names being tossed for Lakhan's part, Ranveer was the first choice. Also, last year Anil Kapoor, who played Lakhan, had said that Ranveer was perfect for the role. As for Ram's character, it was decided that Shahid would be an ideal pick. The actors, however, have not signed on the dotted line."

If things turn out as expected, Shahid and Ranveer will get to share screen space for the very first time.

However, the makers are still on a look out for the two female actors for Ram Lakhan remake. "The makers are looking for fresh faces to essay Madhuri Dixit and Dimple Kapadia's characters and the project is likely to go on floors by end of the year. Once everything is finalised, an official announcement will be made."

Rohit Shetty has joined hands with Karan Johar to remake Subhash Ghai's 1989 hit Ram Lakhan in association with Mukta Arts. When asked about the remake, Anil Kapoor had told PTI, "I think remaking Ram Lakhan is more of a business proposition than a creative one. But I think Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar will do their best."

While Shahid has recently wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film Rangoon, Ranveer is currently filming for Aditya Chopra's Befikre in Paris.