Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 13, 2014)

Yesterday, Mirror had reported that Kajol's comeback vehicle, the Hindi version of the 2014 Malayalam hit How Old Are You, has run into a limbo. Her husband Ajay Devgn wanted Ashwni Dhir, of Son of Sardaar fame to helm the project. But the director of the original, Rosshan Andrrews who hold the 'first right' to direct any remake of the film, was not willing to budge.

The latest is that the final round of talks with Andrrews have fallen through and Ajay has finally decided to let go of the project.

Confirming this, Andrrews told Mirror last evening, "I don't know why Ajay sir was so stuck on Dhir. Kumar Mangat (Ajay's confidante) fixed up my meeting with him and I flew down to Mumbai where I had a cordial meeting with Ajay."

When asked why is he so hell-bent on directing the Hindi remake, he explained. "Look, I want this remake to be my Hindi directorial debut. I am confident about its box office prospects. This is the reason I refused to relent. Moreover, Ajay sir hadn't signed on the dotted line when it came to buying the rights, he was merely in advance talks."

Andrrews added, "Now, I am directing the Tamil remake with Jyothika in the lead. Her husband Surya has bought the rights of all the future remakes. We might also collaborate with a studio on the Hindi remake. Besides Ajay, many filmmakers have shown interest in the project and we are hoping to put the Hindi remake on floors soon. And we shall soon make an official announcement."