New Delhi: UTV has announced that shooting of Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine has been put off indefinitely because of Aishwarya Rai's pregnancy. She was set to play the lead role in the film.
"We would like to put an end to the speculative and factually incorrect stories that are doing the rounds on Heroine and to clarify the position once and for all," said a statement from the production house.
"At this point, nothing is more important than Aishwarya's well being and good health," UTV said.
"We have all agreed that the best step would be to avoid shooting further, rather than proceeding with an incredibly demanding schedule over the coming months," it said.
"Even as we will truly miss this opportunity to work with Aishwarya, the entire unit wishes her the very best for the exciting time ahead as she and Abhishek move into this special new phase in their lives," UTV said.
The project, also starring Arjun Rampal, was announced during the Cannes Film Festival this year. After news of Aishwarya's pregnancy broke out, rumours of Priyanka Chopra being approached did the rounds.
The film 'Heroine apparently is loosely based on the once successful film actress Mahi Khanna, whose career declines with time. The role demands Aishwarya to smoke and drink which is not advisable for a pregnant woman. According to rumours, the director has already lost about Rs 3.5-4 crores after six days of shoot.
However, the production house has still not given any statement on who would take Aishwarya's place in the film. Clearly until more news, we can say that Madhur Bhandarkar will be seeking a new Heroine soon.
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