Abhishek turns down Aishwarya for lead role, looks for younger face

Abhishek Bachchan is all set to start the shoot of his next film, Lefty, in mid-January. The actor is not just performing in the film but is also co-producing it with friend Bunty Walia. It will be directed by Prabhudeva.

The leading lady, however, is yet to be finalised. Word is that star actress and Abhi’s wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is willing to slip into the role, but Abhishek is insistent on a younger actress featuring in the film.

Says a source, “Since it’s a home production, Ash was keen on doing the film. But Abhi has instructed his team to look for a fresh, young face to play the leading lady. He thinks Ash may be too mature for the role.”

The sci-fi thriller will see Abhishek playing the role of a left-handed person (he is left handed in real life) blessed with special powers that help him sense trouble. He sets out on a mission to save his city. The story, penned by Kona Venkat, who has previously written Ready and Boney Kapoor’s Mom, is set in Hyderabad.