‘Wake Up Sid’ director Ayaan Mukherjee wanted to cast Deepika Padukone in his second directorial project as Ranbir Kapoor the lead hero but the actor straightway refused to share screen space with his ex-flame.

While Deepika Padukone in an interview said that she is open to work with Ranbir but it is Ranbir who feels discomfort acting alongside with his ex.

In the film, the lead actress’s character resemblance to Deepika in ‘Love Aaj Kal’ and so the director was keen to have her on board.

Says Mukherji, "It is not true. Speculation is pointless right now because the truth is that I am still in the process of writing the script of my film.

Only when the script is finalised, will we decide who suits the part best, and then approach that actress with an offer."

A source close to Ranbir says, "Ayaan is still working on the script so the heroine has not even been discussed as yet. Ranbir has asked him for a narration."