Imtiaz Ali's next film not with Shahid but, Varun Dhawan

After Shahid's "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" the actor was supposed to start his next project with Imtiaz Ali but, with the film is said to have put on the backburners due to the internal issues within the team.

Talking about it, a source stated to a leading tabloid, "The script was a little edgy and even though Shahid loved it, the producers approached were somewhat sceptical about its experimental nature. Shahid and Imtiaz met recently and have decided to keep this film on the backburner for now."

The source further said, "Imtiaz and Shahid may return to this project next year or maybe later."

Now as per reports, Imtiaz has moved on to his next project and the rumours have that the filmmaker is keen on casting Varun Dhawan for this film.

Varun, who is shooting for "Sui Dhaaga" and promoting October, has already met the filmmaker twice met Imtiaz in this month, itself. After wrapping Sui Dhaaga, Imtiaz and Varun are likely to make an official announcement of the film.

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Meanwhile, Imtiaz's spokesperson told the tabloid, "Imtiaz hasn't made an official announcement about his next film or its cast. When he is ready to do so he will make the requisite announcement."

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