Akshay Oberoi wasn t finalized for role in Aishwarya-starrer

Mumbai Aug 9 (IANS) Actor Akshay Oberoi says it would have been an honour to work with actress Aishwarya Rai Bachachan and filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra in "Fanney Khan" but unfortunately he wasn t finalized for the role.

Contrary to reports that suggested that he has declined a film with Aishwarya who once dated Akshay s cousin and actor Vivek Anand Oberoi the "Gurgaon" actor said in a statement: "Who in their right mind would ever decline a Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra - Aishwarya Rai Bachachan film? It would have been my honour to work with Aishwarya and Rakeysh Sir.

"Yes I had auditioned for the film and even got shortlisted but unfortunately I wasn t the one who was finalized for the role and these things happen. I would have loved to be the one to receive that final call from the producers but may be next time " added Akshay. The film also stars Anil Kapoor.

Akshay will be soon seen in Akshat Verma s "Kaalakaandi" where he will play actor-producer Saif Ali Khan s character s brother.

--IANS
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