Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor
Former arch-enemies, turned best buddies Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor have been spotted plotting together recently.
Aside from Anees Bazmee's comedy, No Problem that Anil is producing and Sanjay will star in, the duo have been inseparable, sparking rumours of a new project between the two.
A very reliable source tells One India: "Anil Kapoor wanted to meet Sanjay Dutt for a long time. But both of them seemed to be too tied up.
"Finally, Anil said he wanted to come over to discuss a very serious matter. Sanjay insisted that he would go over to Anil Kapoor's home since he hadn't visited him for a long time."
According to sources Bollywood star Sanjay spent a good hour at the Kapoors' residence, convincing him that the world is ready for an International project, featuring the two of them.
The source continues: "Anil seems convinced that after Slumdog Millionaire, the West is ready for much more of India. During their conversation, he also said Dutt and Kapoor were the only two stars who could come together to give the international market a run for its money."
"Anil also formally wanted to sign Sanjay for his home production No Problem. He gave Sanjay a signing amount of Rs.1 crore which Sanjay refused to take saying he can never accept money from a dear friend. But Anil insisted.
"He said, 'I let you get away with working free for me when you did the item song in my production Shortkut. But now you're a full-fledged actor in No Problem. Let's be professional about money matters at least.' Sanjay declined at least 5-6 times and then relented."
The Kapoor-Dutt project could happen later this year and there is even talk of getting Danny Boyle to direct. Watch this space...
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