When Sonakshi Sinha turned down an offer to act opposite Arjun Kapoor in Anees Bazmee’s Mubaraka, the decision was attributed to her bitter break-up with the film’s hero.
However, SpotboyE.com has it that the ‘real’ reason behind Sona’s refusal is not even remotely personal. So, what’s it, you ask? Here’s the full story:
Soon after Anees approached Sonakshi, Arjun also called her up. The Ki & Ka actor, we hear, requested her to take up the offer. The two, who have moved on with their respective lives, chatted for a while and Sona even promised to give it a serious thought.
However, after reading the script, she decided to disappoint both Arjun and Anees. Reason: The film has 3 heroines and Sonakshi wasn’t sure how much substance her role will have in such a scenario. Considering the fact that she is doing heroine-oriented films like Akira -- she is even playing the title role in it -- Mubaraka’s script didn’t interest Sonakshi.
SpotboyE.com has already told you how Athiya Shetty and Ileana D’Cruz have been roped in to play 2 of the 3 leading ladies (Athiya Shetty to star opposite 'good friend' Arjun Kapoor, Aug 21), (BUZZ: Ileana D'cruz opposite Arjun Kapoor in Mubaraka, Aug 22) The third spot has since then been occupied by Amy Jackson.
Mubaraka has Arjun in a double role and his real real-life chacha Anil Kapoor playing his uncle. This is the second time that Boney Kapoor's son will essay two avatars in one venture, the first occasion was Aurangzeb.
PS: While Sonakshi did turn down the offer to act opposite Arjun, she was not the original choice for the role. So, who was it? Don’t go anywhere and we’ll be back with the answer in exactly an hour.
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