February 16, 2008 4:08:26 PM IST Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network

The latest buzz in the tinsel town is that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has turned down Shankar's ROBOT, featuring the South megastar, Rajnikanth. The reason being given is that Aishwarya, who is doing only selective projects, wanted a remuneration in the range of 5 crore plus, which was denied. However, no reliable source has confirmed or contradicted the same.

As may be recalled, Shankar whose last film with Rajnikanth, SIVAJI -THE BOSS, was a blockbuster (both in South as well as Overseas), had first offered the lead role to Shah Rukh Khan. The project did not take off with SRK due to creative differences regarding the script. The next we heard was that Aamir Khan was offered ROBOT, but refused it and Shankar then went back to his trusted lieutenant, Rajnikanth.

However, Aamir Khan has categorically denied that he was ever offered the 100 crore ROBOT! The actor perfectionist also advised that people should concentrate on his next release, the GHAJINI remake, instead of baseless rumours. That should clear up matters, once and for all.

Well, we cannot say about others, but we are surely excited about Aamir Khan's action extravaganza, the GHAJINI remake!