This story is from December 17, 2008

No kidding!

A father of two in real life, Arjun Rampal refused to play a father of two kids in Meghna Gulzar’s next film.
No kidding!
Though Arjun Rampal is the father of two lovely girls in real life, he recently turned down Meghna Gulzar���s next directorial venture, to be produced by Savita Raj Hiremath (Khosla Ka Ghosla).
The reason? The Rock On!! actor did not want to play a father of two kids.'
Our source said, ���Meghna was keen to cast Arjun in a very important role, but Arjun said he did not want to be cast as the father.���
Savita confirmed the news and said, ���Arjun did turn down the role.
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We have two kids in the film aged ten and eight. Arjun did not want to play a father to two kids.���
Savita added, ���After Rock On!! maybe he wants to maintain a certain image and we respect that. However we are talking to Arjun for some other films. We would love to have him on board for one of our forthcoming projects.���
Talking about the film, Savita said, ���It is a film about relationships. I am now looking out for someone to play the father���s role. After that, I will cast the female lead. I should be ready with the cast within the next few weeks.���
Despite a text message, Arjun was unavailable for comment.
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