Aamir, Shahrukh Khan were not considered for Bombay Velvet

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has recently signed Ranbir Kapoor for Bombay Velvet, has denied considering superstars Shahrukh and Aamir Khan for lead role in the upcoming movie before roping in Ranbir for it. The acclaimed director says that he has liked Ranbir's acting and he really fits the lead role in his next flick.

Earlier, rumour mills were abuzz with reports that Aamir and Shahrukh Khan would act in the film Bombay Velvet. But Anurag Kashyap has categorically denied the reports. "We have not made any announcements formally regarding Aamir and Shahrukh, all I know is that we have taken Ranbir," PTI reports Anurag as saying.

It was reported that Anushka Sharma would star alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Bombay Velvet, but Anurag Kashyap says that he has not yet decided on the actress. However, the filmmaker refused to divulge any details about the film or its genre or Ranbir's character. The film would on floors by the end of this year.