Mumbai: Anurag Basu will soon start working on his next 'Imali', which at one point was supposed to feature his 'Gangster' actor Kangana Ranaut. According to latest buzz, the film has found its leading lady in none other than Deepika Padukone.
Kangana's exit from 'Imali' created ripples in the tinselville in April this year. Reports were rife that she "opted" out of the project however Basu looks at the debate differently.
"We were supposed to start in November but we couldn't because she got busy with 'Manikarnika' and 'Panga'. Even I got busy with my other film. She wanted to be in good space and time to do this film but things did not work out."
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There were reports that Deepika is likely to replace Kangana in the film, but the director says nothing is finalised as of now.
"I cannot confirm till she confirms anything. I did meet her. She has to confirm it to me and then we can confirm it to others."
Basu was talking on the sidelines of the finale of his dance reality show 'Super Dancer', which will be aired on June 23 on Sony Entertainment Television.
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In an earlier interview, Basu said that he is looking forward to work with Kangana whom he launched in Bollywood with 'Gangster' in 2006.
"We are destined to work together again. I'm sure it will happen sooner or later."
Meanwhile, Kangana is gearing up for the releases of her upcoming film 'Mental Hai Kya' while Deepika has wrapped up 'Chapaak' which also marks her production debut.
