A file photo of Deepika Padukone. Photo Credit: IANS/FileMarch 17, 2008 (Sawf News) - Bollywood hottie Deepika Padukone, who continues to be in the news long after the release of her debut film Om Shanti Om in November because of her multiple romantic linkages, will appear in a film together with Rishi Kapoor, the father of current boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor.
"We're going to be working together. We read a script together recently. He's so passionate about cinema. I've so much to learn from him," Deepika told IANS.
The film, to be directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Saif Ali Khan's Illuminati Films, will feature Saif, 37, as the male lead opposite Deepika.
Deepika, 22, recently went public with her romance with Ranbir Kapoor to quell media speculations about her other romantic linkages with cricketer Yuvraj Singh and family friend Nihar Pandey to rest.
She is effusive in her praise for Ranbir's parents, both of whom were Bollywood heartthrobs in the 80s.
"Rishi uncle is so warm. As for Neetu aunty, she has a natural grace and charm about her. She's very poised and articulate. I've met her many more times than I've met Rishi Uncle," she said.
Deepika is paired with Ranbir Kapoor in her second film, a romantic comedy named Bachna Ae Haseenon that is slated for release in August.
Deepika and Ranbir grew close to each other while on the set of the film in Australia.
Deepika is currently filming for Chandni Chowk to China directed by Nikhil Advani with co-stars Akshay Kumar.
Besides Imtiaz Ali's Next, her forthcoming films include IPirates (Filming) directed by Priyadarshan with co-stars Kunal Khemu , Shreyas Talpade, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav and Sajid Khan's Next (Announced) directed by Sajid Khan with co-stars Vidya Balan, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor.
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