By Hindustan Times
Director Imtiaz Ali says he's yet to choose his next film post the success of Rockstar.
The Ranbir Kapoor starrer film released in November last year and the Jab We Met helmer continues to be looking for a brand new story for his next project.
"I am seeking to determine my next story and i'm travelling a lot, in order that is keeping me busy these days," Imtiaz told PTI.
Some reports said that his wife Preety Ali has roped in Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif for her debut project as a producer, but Imtiaz said that neither star have been approached.
The film is alleged to be titled 2 2 Tango and can mark the directorial debut of choreographer Bosco of the Bosco-Caesar fame.
"Shahid and Katrina haven't been approached. I'M the creative director of the film and never a part of the production team in any respect. Preety is producing the film alongwith UTV which my friend Bosco goes to direct," said Imtiaz.
A choice of small budget films with an excellent script - like Kahaani and Vicky Donor - was successful this year and Imtiaz says it's an encouraging trend.
"It could be very encouraging that films with good content are doing well in this day and age in preference to those with stars. It creates an excellent opportunity for improving the type of films made in Bollywood," he said.
The director, who began his cinematic journey with Socha Na Tha (2005) starring Ayesha Takia and Abhay Deol, shot to fame with the superhit Jab We Met.
He later went directly to direct Love Aaj Kal and Rockstar. "I'VE worked with the so-called popular actors but what worked to my benefit was that they suited the part. Ranbir Kapoor suited his role in Rockstar. If it is a large star or a small one, it doesn't make much difference to me so long as the casting is correct. I DO KNOW that having a large star within the film isn't any guarantee," Imtiaz said.
