NEWS: SRK and Ranbir in Karan Johar's next?

With Student of The Year being a hit, Karan Johar is planning for his next directorial venture. The talk is that this time KJo will have big stars in the movie. The film is a multistarrer with Shah Rukh Khan playing the lead role. However, the film needs a second fiddle and has approached Ranbir for the role. The Kapoor Jr is still in thoughts to be a part of this multistarrer film.

According to a source close to the film, Karan has asked Ranbir Kapoor to join the cast. "Ranbir hasn't said 'No' but has not given his approval either," said the source. Apparently, Ranbir, who has only worked in single hero projects thus far, after the success of Rockstar and Barfi!, is in two minds about being a part of a multi-hero film.

"He is taking time to decide. At this point in his career, he prefers working in films that have him in the main lead. Though his role in Karan's project is very meaty, one cannot discount the fact that Shah Rukh's presence may overshadow Ranbir's ," the source added.

Karan, meanwhile is pinning his hopes on Ranbir and the good rapport they share. According to industry insiders, the actor, having worked with Dharma Productions in Wake Up Sid (October 2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani (shoot in progress), may eventually decide to work in a multi-hero film.

Despite repeated attempts, Karan refrained from commenting on the story. However, it is learnt that the filmmaker who plans to take his next project on floors by November next year will fly out of the country next month to finish the script of the film.