All eyes were on ‘No Entry Mein Entry’ as Anees Bazmee was bringing the sequel to ‘No Entry’ (2005) after two decades. However, with the makers still finalising the comedy’s cast, trade buzz is that the director will most likely kick off his other project, tentatively titled ‘Ram Aur Shyam’, early next year. The film is said to be in advanced stages of development, with Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Kartik Aaryan rumoured to be the contenders for the double role.

‘Ram Aur Shyam’ instantly brings Dilip Kumar’s 1967 classic to mind, but insiders insist that Bazmee’s version is different. A trade insider told mid-day, “Anees sir has been toying with this concept for a while. The idea is not to remake the classic, but to reinterpret the twin theme for a new generation.”