Deepika with Ranbir's friend Imran Khan

Deepika Padukone is one serious actress who doesn"t mix her personal life with her professional life. She has recently signed a film, produced by Kunal Kohli, opposite Imran Khan, despite the fact that he is her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor"s best friend.

The film will be directed by debutant director Danish Aslam, who is Kunal"s assistant. Deepika is taking up more and more work to keep herself busy after she broke up with Ranbir. Her hands are full with big assignments beginning with Ashutosh Gowariker"s film to an Yash Raj Films project and now Kunal"s film, which will be produced by Kunal and Big Pictures.

The news was confirmed by Kunal who said that they are hoping to start off the film next year. The film is yet to be titled.