Mumbai:
Now that Sridevi has begun shooting for her comeback movie English Vinglish, some filmmakers have been trying to woo Madhuri Dixit for their projects as well. They are keen to have a Madhuri film lined up for release around the same time as Sridevi's!
They want to rekindle the old rivalry between the two stars. Sridevi was the undisputed queen of B-Town in the '80s until Madhuri Dixit did a Ek Do Teen in Tezaab to topple her from her position.
Madhuri is currently in the US after finishing her television outing in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
A source said, "Some filmmakers are keen to rope Madhuri for their projects. They are exploring the option casting her and then pitting her against Sri. Considering that both the stars have a huge fan following, it would be interesting to watch the audience's reaction and eagerness to see who outdoes who all over again."
Recently, there was a controversy about Madhuri's inclusion in the Satte Pe Satte remake. According to rumours, the producers (Ashtavinayak) and director Soham Shah went ahead and announced that she would be essaying Hema Malini's role.
But co-producer Sanjay Dutt, who was to be cast opposite her, felt he had not been consulted and appeared miffed by the happenings.
The source added, "Satte Pe Satta has now been pushed to next year because Sanjay Dutt is busy with Agneepath. As he will be sporting a bald look, it will take him a while before he grows it back. It is also not clear that Madhuri will be a part of Satte Pe Satta. So other filmmakers are showing interest."
Madhuri's spokesperson said, "Yes, some filmmakers are interested. But we wouldn't like to comment on Satte Pe Satta."
They want to rekindle the old rivalry between the two stars. Sridevi was the undisputed queen of B-Town in the '80s until Madhuri Dixit did a Ek Do Teen in Tezaab to topple her from her position.
Madhuri is currently in the US after finishing her television outing in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
A source said, "Some filmmakers are keen to rope Madhuri for their projects. They are exploring the option casting her and then pitting her against Sri. Considering that both the stars have a huge fan following, it would be interesting to watch the audience's reaction and eagerness to see who outdoes who all over again."
Recently, there was a controversy about Madhuri's inclusion in the Satte Pe Satte remake. According to rumours, the producers (Ashtavinayak) and director Soham Shah went ahead and announced that she would be essaying Hema Malini's role.
But co-producer Sanjay Dutt, who was to be cast opposite her, felt he had not been consulted and appeared miffed by the happenings.
The source added, "Satte Pe Satta has now been pushed to next year because Sanjay Dutt is busy with Agneepath. As he will be sporting a bald look, it will take him a while before he grows it back. It is also not clear that Madhuri will be a part of Satte Pe Satta. So other filmmakers are showing interest."
Madhuri's spokesperson said, "Yes, some filmmakers are interested. But we wouldn't like to comment on Satte Pe Satta."
