Fawad Khan is out of KJo’s production! The filmmaker is now on the lookout for a hero for Ms Kaif
Nayandeep Rakshit (DNA; October 20, 2016)

Karan Johar who has been targetted for casting Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in his upcoming film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, yesterday issued a statement in which he said, “I will not engage with talent from the neighbouring country, given the circumstance.”

This means that the casting of his next production — Raat Baaki — which featured Katrina Kaif with Fawad, which was to go on the floors next month, will now need a new actor opposite the actress. Rather than shelving the film, it makes more sense to cast another actor. Katrina’s next film will now be delayed as all the top actors are tied up for the next one year. Ranveer Singh and Katrina would have been an interesting casting as they have never been cast together, also he has never worked in a Dharma film, but he is busy with Padmavati. Arjun Kapoor is her rakhi brother, so he is not an option. Varun is busy with Badrinath Ki Dulhania and will start shooting for Judwaa post that. Sidharth Malhotra and Kat’s pair carries the baggage of Baar Baar Dekho, while Ranbir Kapoor can’t be considered for obvious reasons. That leaves Tiger Shroff and Sooraj Pancholi who can’t pull off a role meant for Fawad.