Scoop: Mahira Khan to be replaced in Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees

The stand-off between Pakistan and India has just claimed its first casualty in Bollywood. One learns from very reliable sources close to Shah Rukh Khan s next release Raees that it s leading, the very beautiful Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has been eased out of the project.

Says a source in the know, It was a very painful decision for producer Ritesh Sidhwani to take. The pressure to replace her had been building up for months. It reached a crescendo after the Uri attacks. It came to a point where it became impossible to shoot with any Pakistani. People suggested all kinds of solutions to the impasse, including shooting in Dubai. But it didn t seem viable. Now Mahira has unfortunately been relieved of her duties.

A hunt is now on for a Bollywood actress. The Raees team needs to find a new girl in two weeks time, says the source.