Alia Bhatt replaces Katrina Kaif in Gauri Shinde's next

Bollywood's bubbly actress Alia Bhatt is a busy bee these days. While the actress is currently busy shooting for Shahid Kapoor starrer ‘Shaandaar' and Fawad Khan starred ‘Kapoor and Sons', she has also been roped in for Gauri Shinde's next film.

Gauri Shinde, who rose to fame with ‘English Vinglish' that featured veteran actress Sridevi, hasn't directed any movies after that.

She, reportedly, was in talks with Katrina Kaif for her next flick, which is being produced by Karan Johar, and even asked her to go de-glam for the role.

However, when KJo asked Gauri if she had any actress on her mind, they both agreed on Ali Bhatt.

KJo has been a mentor for Ali Bhatt ever since the two worked together for ‘Student of the Year'. He is also been involved in taking career related decisions for the actress.

As per the script, three new comers, whose names are yet to be finalised, will be casted opposite Alia Bhatt in the movie.