Asira Tarannum (MID-DAY; February 12, 2014)

Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan’s next film with Vishesh Films, titled Hamari Adhuri Kahani, was supposed to start rolling in May-June this year.

But word has it that due to Emraan’s son’s ill- health, this film — to be directed by Mohit Suri — has now been pushed to October.

Mukesh Bhatt confirmed the news. “We have shifted the dates to October on account of Emraan’s son’s illness. Before that we will wrap up work on the film Mr X, which also stars Emraan,” he said.

It may be pointed out here that Emraan’s four- year- old son, Ayaan, has been recently diagnosed with a kidney tumour. The actor is currently in Toronto with his wife Parveen for Ayaan’s treatment.

It has also emerged that Vidya Balan will now start shooting for Sujoy Ghosh’s film opposite Irrfan, and then start work on Hamari Adhuri Kahani. A source close to the actress says, “She was to start work on her film with Emraan, post her round of promotions for Shaadi Ke Side Effects. But with her film with Emraan getting delayed, she will shoot first for Sujoy’s next film, where she has been cast opposite Irrfan.”