Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Saif: Terrific Trio in Aarakshan

Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar and Manoj Bajpayee- the cast of ‘Rajneeti’ was explosive. And after hoisting the flag of triumph with Rajneeti, director Prakash Jha is ready with the theme and cast of his next film tentatively titled ‘Aarakshan.’

As the name suggests, the film is based on the controversial government policy of making caste-based reservations while serving jobs and education. Amitabh had recently spoken of ‘Aarakshan’ in his blog and now Prakash Jha has gone ahead and unveiled the powerful cast of this film.

The film stars a slew of talented actors of the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Prateik Babbar and Manoj Bajpayee. This shall be the first time that Deepika rubs shoulders with the iconic Mr. Bachchan.

She also re-unites with her ‘Love Aaj Kal’ co-star Saif Ali Khan with whom she had brewed up an excellent chemistry in that mushy rom com. As for Prateik Babbar, he is one of the rising talents and is likely to make it big post the release of Aamir Khan starrer ‘Dhobi Ghat.

‘Aarakshan’ is likely to go on floors somewhere around 15th January, 2011 and will be shot in and around Bhopal. The film will hit theatres on 12th August, 2011.