Arjun: I have been a huge fan of Kajol

Rest assured, Arjun Rampal is being remembered a lot more by Karan Johar when it comes to casting for his productions. After a cameo in KABHI ALVIDA NA KEHNA, he has elevated Arjun to the position of a solo male lead in STEPMOM remake - WE ARE FAMILY.

“It has been great fun doing the film. The good part is that when Siddharth (Malhotra), the director, came to me with the film, he ensured that it was not a frame to frame copy of the original. He has got a lot of maturity there. I was very moved with the script that was read out to me because I could see so many different angles that he had brought out”, says Arjun who has to deal with two women in the film.

Arjun has never shared screen space before with either Kajol or Kareena, both of whom are known for being scene stealers. No wonder, there indeed was some task cut out for the actor.

Arjun: People will hug their mothers after WE ARE FAMILY!

The year 2010 has been very good for Arjun Rampal. He has been a part of two of the biggest hits of the year, Sajid Khan’s HOUSEFULL and Prakash Jha’s RAAJNEETI. And the icing on the cake is that the audiences as well as the critics have been full of praise for Arjun in both the films.

While HOUSEFULL was a laugh riot and RAAJNEETI a political drama, in both the cases Arjun’s strong, macho image was exploited by the makers. However, in his next film, Karan Johar’s We ARE FAMILY, a remake of Hollywood’s STEPMOM the case is just the opposite.

Kareena to fill up Pregnant Kajol’s absence

Versatile actress Kajol is expecting her second baby and as a result she won’t be available to promote her upcoming release, Karan Johar’s ‘We Are Family’ which is a remake of Hollywood film, ‘Stepmom’ starring Julia Roberts and Susan Saradon. Kajol’s delivery date coincides with the film promotional tour and so she won’t be available.

The entire task of promoting the film has been taken by Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal. Knowing Kajol’s condition, Kareena Kapoor told Karan that she will give all her time in promoting the film. The highly anticipated family drama is slated for Eid release in September.

Siddarth Malhotra, the director of the film said, “Yes the film is releasing on Eid. It is everybody’s film and all the actors would be present whenever they are available. Expecting Kajol to travel everywhere is asking a bit too much.”

A source informs, “It is unfair to ask Kajol to travel and promote the film as she is expecting. Kareena is helping in her absence by giving out bulk dates. Kareena has told Karan that she will be available for all the promotional activities. The film is very close to her heart.”