By Hindustan Times
Did Ranbir Kapoor suggest that Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani be shot in Paris to advertise Barfi? They were initially set for an Argentinian outing but now, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will shoot in Paris instead for his or her much-talked about upcoming film, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (YJHD),
directed by Ayan Mukherji. It’s believed that the shift to the French capital has turn up as a result of Ranbir’s other biggie, Anurag Basu’s Barfi!
Apparently, Ranbir and Deepika were imagined to visit Argentina on a 45-day long schedule, around July-end or the start of August. But since Barfi! releases on September 14, he wouldn’t have time to advertise the film. “Ranbir desires to give his attention to all his films. That’s why he suggested that YJHD be shot in Paris because then he can be capable of promote Barfi! in European cities similar to London easily while shooting for the Ayan’s film. The makers agreed after considering all of the options. Even though it can be challenging for him to control both things (shooting and promotions) yet, knowing his professionalism, Ranbir would do it,” says an insider as regards to the actor.
Now we hear that Ranbir and the team will shoot for 20 days in Paris. When contacted, YJHD producer Karan Johar denied it saying, “I don’t think shifting to Paris has anything to do with Barfi! It’s an artistic decision taken by Ayan and his team.”
Till date, the film was shot in places like Manali and Udaipur, where Ranbir and Deepika also shot for a romantic song. A TREMENDOUS a part of the film is being shot in Mumbai before the unit moves to Paris.
YJHD is a romantic drama starring Ranbir, Deepika and Kalki Koechlin and helmed by Ayan. The film may also see Aditya Roy Kapoor and model Evelyn Sharma in supporting roles.
