Phata Poster Nikla Hero: Shahid Kapoor to romance Ileana D'Cruz

Mumbai: South actress Ileana D'Cruz will be seen romancing with Shahid Kapoor in director Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming film. The film ,tentatively titled 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' is a Bollywood masala entertainer. The film is to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, who has given hits like 'Ghayal', 'Andaz Apna Apna', 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani', will feature Shahid and Ileana in the lead.

The film will be produced by Ramesh Taurani's Tips Films. "We have signed Ileana for our film. She is perfect for the role. She is a brilliant actress. We have seen her work down south," Taurani told PTI.

"I can't talk about the role that Ileana and Shahid will be playing in the film," he said. Ileana is making her debut in Bollywood with Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra-starrer 'Barfi', which is directed by Anurag Basu and will release on September 14.

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  With Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz playing the lead roles, director Anurag Basu's 'Barfi!' will be released in September 2012.

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  Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra play the lead roles in the film 'Barfi!'.

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  Priyanka Chopra's character in the film is autistic.

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  Ranbir Kapoor plays the character of a deaf and dumb boy in the film.

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  'Barfi!' is a romantic comedy.

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  Just like in real life, Ranbir's character is adored by girls in the film as well.

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  Ranbir Kapoor says that although the subject of the film is sensitive, it is not a serious film.

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  A still from the upcoming film 'Barfi!'.

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  Ranbir Kapoor is completely in character with a moustache and cropped hair.

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  The three lead characters come together in a scene from the film 'Barfi!'

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  Ileana D'Cruz's character in the film spans over a period of 50 years.

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  Priyanka Chopra is all set for yet another challenging performance.

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  Saurabh Shukla is also a part of the film.

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  The film is set during the 1970s.

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  Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra acted together in the 2010 film 'Anjaan Anjaani' as well.

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  The trailer of 'Barfi!' intrigues and much awaited.

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Talking about 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero', Taurani says, "This film is a full fledged masala entertainer with elements of romance and action. It is an original story and not a remake." The film will go on floors from November and will release next year.

Also See

• Watch: The trailer of Ranbir, Priyanka's 'Barfi!'
• Ileana turns taxi driver in new Telugu film

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