In all likelihood, Juhi Chawla will replace Amisha Patel after the latter walked out of Priyadarshan’s Billo Barber. Produced by Shah Rukh Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, Billo Barber is rumoured to be the story of Lord Krishna and his best friend Sudama. Shah Rukh will play Krishna whereas Irrfan Khan will play Sudama. But the film is set in modern times. Amisha was offered a small but vital role as Irrfan’s wife in the film. But she opted out because she felt the role was too insignificant.In Priyadarshan’s earlier film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Amisha had a small but important role as well. But this time, it looks like the actress wanted better.Left with no heroine, it is learnt that SRK has requested his good friend Juhi to step in.Shah Rukh and Juhi have been close friends since 1992’s Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, when Juhi was a star and Shah Rukh, a relative newcomer. They had also formed their production company, Dreamz Unlimited, which made the flop, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. The last time SRK and Juhi were seen together in a film was Paheli, also produced by Red Chillies.
Ameesha Patel may have become almost famous for grabbing Shah Rukh Khan starrer Billo Barber but all is not well in the actress�s paradise. Ameesha we hear has dropped out of the project which is a remake of the Malayalam film Katha Parayumbol. She is not too excited about playing the miniscule role of a barber�s wife.A source close to the actress says, �Ameesha feels that she might get lost as the film which essentially concentrates on Shah Rukh and Irrfan Khan. Ameesha who is making a serious attempt at reviving her career, cannot keep playing these functional characters.� The actress, who has previously worked with Priyadarshan in Bhool Bhoolaiya, explained the situation to the filmmaker and made a gracious exit from the project. Priyadarshan who wants to start filming May is not too happy with his so-called leading lady calling it quits.An industry insider adds, �Priyadarshan had a tough time convincing actresses to star in the film with most of them unanimously terming the role as insignificant.� Meanwhile, the buzz doing the rounds is that Priyadarshan might settle for a popular face from the South. Both Ameesha and Priyadarshan were not available for comment.
Separation from her boyfriend Vikram Bhatt has inspired Amisha Patel to focus more on her career. After landing with a crucial role in Kunal Kohli’s next film under Yashraj banner, the actress has taken a step further and has bagged in a meaty role in Shah Rukh Khan’s home production ‘Billoo Barber’, a comedy to be directed by Priyadarshan.
The film is about two childhood friends – a barber (played by Irrfan Khan) and a rich filmstar (played by SRK himself). The film is apparently inspired from the mythical Krishna-Sudama story. It is reported to be a remake of Malayalam film ‘Katha Parayumbol’.
Amisha Patel has been signed to play Irrfan’s wife. However, she will also be sharing some scenes with Shah Rukh. Tabu was the first choice for the role but she declined the offer to Amisha’s gain.


Amisha Patel moves into the big league with Priyadarshan’s latest film, Billo Barber. The Shah Rukh Khan-Irrfan Khan starrer is a remake of the Malayalam film, Katha Parayumbol. It revolves around a humble village barber (Irrfan) and his superstar friend (SRK). Amisha plays the barber’s wife and also shares substantial screen space with Shah Rukh. It’s almost a dream come true for the chirpy actress who is known for gushing over SRK, say industry sources. A source close to Amisha says, “Amisha has made a blink-and-a-miss appearance in Om Shanti Om alongside Shah Rukh. Now she has a full-fledged role in Billo Barber. Naturally, she is very excited.” After having broken up with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, the actress seems to be concentrating hard on her career and is breezing in and out of high-profile filmi meetings. The source adds, “Amisha is trying to resurrect her flagging career and get her hands on a few big films this year. Also, she is very happy with her present industrialist boyfriend Kanav, who keeps motivating her.”Amisha sure has her hands full with a new boyfriend and a new film with Shah Rukh.