Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone likely to reunite for new film

Former lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have been reached out to by Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the remake of 1952 film Baiju Bawra, Pinkvilla reported.

Bollywood Hungama reported that talks are underway to cast Ranbir and Deepika to play the leading roles in the film which originally featured Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari.

Quoting an unnamed source, the entertainment website reported "Ranbir and Deepika make a pair to reckon with on-screen and Bhansali wants to create magic on-screen with the two actors. Talks are on, however, neither of the two have signed the dotted lines yet.”

Citing the source, the report said that the celebrated director wants to avoid the usual pairing of Ranveer Singh and Deepika.

The report further said talks, which started before the coronavirus lockdown, are in an early stage. Shooting for Baiju Bawra is expected to begin once Sanjay wraps up Gangubao Kathiwadi.