CHENAB GANDHI

cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Harman Baweja, Vidya Balan

directed by Vibha Puri

produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

That is the title for one of the next projects that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is working on. This time however he shall not be directing the movie and instead letting a long time assistance of his, Vibha Puri to sit on the hot seat.

Essentially a period drama, Bhansali seem to have already zeroed down on Harman Baweja to play one of the main roles of CHENAB GANDHI which has Amitabh Bachchan playing the title role of the unsung patriotic hero.

Also another person who will be extremely happy is Vidya Balan who too has been signed by Bhansali for this project.

UPDATE JULY 11: After the disastrous debut that Harman Baweja has showcased with LOVE STORY 2050, people are now raising questions and pointing fingers at the Baweja kid. Afterall he is already signed up by Ashutosh Gowarikar and Bhansali. Bhansali goes on to clear his point and convince us that he sees potential in the boy. Infact he is already thinking about another movie with Harman. .....Interesting. Maybe a flop debut too has its advantages. Take Ranbir Kapoor for example!(source: Mumbaimirror)

UPDATE FEB 26, 09 :

Now things again seem to take a turn with all the media going high on the story that the producers have ousted Harman in favor of John Abraham.

Though the story doing the rounds is that co-producers Saregama India was keen on having a saleable actor in the lead, Bhansali insists that it is all rubbish. He clarifies that the production shall start in May with Harman in the cast.