Now Shahid’s new romance lady is southern sexy siren Ileana!

Shahid Kapoor, Ileana D’Cruz

South superstar Ileana D’Cruz is all set to romance Shahid Kapoor in director Rajkumar Santoshi’s forthcoming movie, tentatively titled ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’.

The movie will be produced by Ramesh Taurani`s Tips Films. Taurani confirms, “Shahid is our ghar ka hero; a fabulous dancer and a huge star. Raj has worked with us on Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. We have signed Ileana for our movie. She is perfect for the role. She is a brilliant actress. We have seen her work down south.”

“I can`t talk about the role that Ileana and Shahid will be playing in the film,” he further added.

Talking about ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’, Taurani tells, “This film is a full-fledged masala entertainer with elements of romance and action. It is an original story and not a remake.”

The movie will go on floors from November and will release next year.

Is ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ signed by Shahid Kapoor?

The story that Shahid Kapoor has said yes to Rajkumar Santoshi’s next project ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ have been quashed by Shahid himself, however he doesn’t deny meeting the director.

Shahid on Wednesday in Mumbai told, “Me and Raj (Rajkumar Santoshi) have met, but I haven’t signed the film as of now.”

After being seen last in the disastrous ‘Teri Meri Kahani’ with Priyanka chopra he admitted that he’s jobless. But now Shahid lastly has a few projects in his hand which he is looking forward to.

“There are three films which I have signed. One is with Maneesh Sharma which I start in August and finish by November. There’s a film with Prabhu Deva, which will start at some point next year around February because he is doing another film right now.And there is a film with Bejoy Nambiar which will also start next year,” he told.

He further included, “There are various other films that I have been considering because I have decided to do more work because I have been told that I work very little and I feel it myself too. I have not kind of had anything in the last four months.”