Ranbir may star in Imtiaz Ali's next: Rishi Kapoor

If things move as per plan, Ranbir Kapoor will soon be working with ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who just delivered a big money spinner with Love Aaj Kal. The confirmation came from Rishi Kapoor who is positive that the two youngsters would soon be collaborating on a project.

"I am positive that in 2010, Imtiaz and Ranbir would be beginning a film together,” said Rishi Kapoor. “They have been meeting on a regular basis and are just looking at finalising on something concrete before they make a formal announcement."

When asked about the genre, leading lady and the production house, Rishi Kapoor said: "I never get involved in the creative aspects of Ranbir's films. He takes all his decisions himself. All I know is that Ranbir working with Imtiaz would be a great decision since I have now witnessed Imtiaz's sensibilities on a first hand basis after working with him."

Rishi Kapoor is very appreciative of the director. "While working on the film, I realised that this boy is so cultured, sensible and simple," he said. "There is a saying that one's character gets reflected in his work. It was there for everyone to see in Love Aaj Kal which was so honest and sincere, just like Imtiaz.”

A possible Ranbir and Imtiaz association would be interesting. For Ranbir, it would mean the addition of another accomplished filmmaker to his repertoire. During last two years, he has worked with veterans like Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Saawariya), Raj Kumar Santoshi (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani) and Prakash Jha (Rajneeti).

However, Imtiaz is yet to announce his next project. "Honestly speaking, nothing has been finalised yet," said the director. "Yes, Ranbir and I have been meeting each other for quite some time and have been bouncing off story ideas. Still, we are yet to close on a story line. I have always placed my story before anything else. Whether it is Love Aaj Kal, Jab We Met or Socha Na Tha, the story has always been of paramount importance."

So is he or is he not signing Ranbir Kapoor? "I definitely want to work with him. However, I will announce my cast once the story is finalised. Making any comments before that would be immaterial and unwarranted", said Imtiaz.