Things happen for a reason.........

When we heard the official announcement for YRF's upcoming romantic drama, Ishaqzaade, featuring Arjun "I ? MILFS" Kapoor and Parineeti "Who?" Chopra, we giggled. Chuckled. Laughed. Heck, even guffawed! Now, we hear news that Anushka Sharma was originally considered for the lead role! She even auditioned with Habib Faisal, but things didn't go her way. 

A source at YRF said:

"Anushka had loved the script and was very keen to be part of the film. She auditioned for the role, but came across as a little too loud.

Ishaqzaade is a love story and there were certain specifications the makers were looking for as far as their lead characters go."

A little too loud? Yeah, I could see that. But something tells me, once she saw the film's first look, she quickly dried up those tears! Anushka will be seen next in Ladies Vs. Ricky Bahl, along with Parineeti Chopra, no less. Following that, Anushka will be seen with SRK and Katrina Kaif in Yash Chopra's film, and then with Imran Khan in Vishal Bhardwaj's Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.

She also graced the cover of Hi! Living's November issue. Pics follow:

[mid-day, HP, glamsham]