TNN Sep 9, 2013, 12.00AM IST
While fresh pairings generate curiosity before a film's release, onscreen reunions, especially after a long gap, are also an exciting prospect for the filmmakers.
For instance, half the battle was won when Rohit Shetty roped in Deepika Padukone opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Chennai Express — they were paired six years after Om Shanti Om. Several filmmakers are also keen to cast the Dostana hit pair John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan. While it may be the script's demand that leads directors to cast these faces, these collaborations mainly build a hype around the movie even before it goes on floors. Here's looking at actors who will share screen space after a long gap in their upcoming films.
Hrithik-Kareena
Reuniting in: Shuddhi (2015) Last collaboration: Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
Director Karan Malhotra has managed a casting coup by roping in Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor for Shuddhi. The two have previously worked together in films like Yaadein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Mujhse Dosti Karoge and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon.
Shah Rukh Khan-Abhishek Bachchan
Reuniting in: Happy New Year Last collaboration: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
The duo, who worked together in Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, will be seen together after seven years for Farah Khan's Happy New Year.
Salman Khan-Tabu
Reuniting in: Jai Ho (tentative title) Last collaboration: Biwi No 1 (1999)
While Tabu has been seen in several Salman Khan starrers earlier including Jeet, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Biwi No 1, the two have not worked together for 14 years now. These two are now playing brother and sister in Sohail Khan's next that is slated for a January 2014 release.
Amitabh Bachchan-Rishi Kapoor
Reuniting in: Pehle Aap Janab Last collaboration: Ajooba (1991)
Who can forget Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor's inimitable screen camaraderie in Kabhie Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony and Naseeb? They were last seen together in Shashi Kapoor's Ajooba (1991). Big B and Rishi are set to face each other on screen after 23 years in Sudhir Mishra's Pehle Aap Janab (earlier titled Mehrunissa).
Actor-director reunions in recent times
Rishi Kapoor-Subhash Ghai
After working together in Karz (1980), Rishi Kapoor will be seen in Subhash Ghai's directorial comeback, Kaanchi.
Salman Khan-Sooraj Barjatya
Sooraj Barjatya, who has given Salman some of the biggest hits in his career like Hum Aapke Hain Koun is set to work with the actor in 2014. This will mark their reunion after 15 years.
Sunny Deol-Anil Sharma
Anil Sharma has repeated Sunny Deol after their last outing together for Apne in 2007. The actor plays the lead in Sharma's Singh Saab The Great.
Deepika Padukone-Farah Khan
Farah Khan, who gave a break to Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om (2007), re-teams with the diva for Happy New Year after six years.
By- Krutika Behrawala
