DNA (October 22, 2018)

In all his four releases so far, director Luv Ranjan has worked with Nushrat Bharucha as his leading lady. While many whispered about her being his muse, both have denied it and said that they are just good friends. Last week, when the filmmaker was accused of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo Movement, his Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety heroine had shared online an open letter in his defence.

The petite actress reportedly considers Luv her mentor and doesn’t give a nod to any project without his go-ahead. An industry source tells us that some time ago, she was offered the heroine’s role in a project.

“Nushrat liked the subject and expressed her interest in doing it. When the conversation steered towards the other pivotal crew members the makers were signing on, she suggested they also get Luv on board as the creative director,” says our informer, adding that they were not exactly thrilled with the idea. “The producers were taken aback by the suggestion. They said they would think about it. But, in fact, they’re not even considering it. They’ve already begun talks with a couple of other actresses for the project.”