No actresses for Abhishek Bachchan

Proucer Bhushan Kumar has roped in director Umesh Shukla of Oh My God! fame for a three-film deal. Abhishek Bachchan plays the main lead in the first film. But thanks to the announcements made by some over-anxious actresses, the bigger actresses like Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha and Kareena Kapoor are shying away.

Says a source, “The hunt for the film’s leading lady is on, Bhushan is in talks with several big names and will soon zero in on an actress to star alongside Bachchan Jr. Recently there have been reports of Asin and Diana Penty signing the film, but these are just rumours.

These reoprts have put Umesh and Bhushan in a dilemma because bigger actresses are staying away believing that the leading lady has been signed already.”  Bhushan says, “Yes we have signed a three-film deal with Umesh Shukla. He is an extremely talented director and as a producer I have full faith in his ability to helm the film. We are very excited to have him onboard. We haven’t finalised the main lead actress as yet.”