Will Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan come together for `Shuddhi`?

Zee Media Bureau/Ritika Handoo

New Delhi: Bollywood`s ace filmmaker Karan Johar has been in troubled waters for past few months regarding the cast of his ambitious project `Shuddhi`. From Hrithik Roshan to Ranveer Singh, all were reportedly approached for the big role, but the casting could not be finalised. Now, according to a leading tabloid, the latest buzz is that finally superstar Salman Khan and KJo`s favourite Kareena Kapoor Khan might be playing the lead. Earlier, reports suggested that after Hrithik made his exit from the film citing health issues, Bebo too had a fallout with the makers and decided to turn down the offer. But now, grapevine has it that KJo is looking forward to make `Shuddhi` with Sallu and Kareena. Salman and Kareena have done `Bodyguard` together, which did well at the box-office and their on screen `jodi` was liked by all. Interestingly, reports also suggest that Kareena recently hosted a private bash at her residence for close friends Amrita Arora, Tusshar Kapoor and Karan Johar. With Bebo-KJo differences now an old saga, we look forward to a formal announcement regarding who`s actually in `Shuddhi`.