Bipasha Basu who rose to fame with two Bhatt films -- Jism and Raaz -- had reportedly enraged the directors after she turned down the lead role in Mukesh Bhatt's last film Murder 2.
Citing date issues, the Bong bombshell had also backed out from performing an item number. However, it looks like all that is forgiven and forgotten.
On Thursday, Bipasha signed for the lead role in Raaz 3. The film will be directed by Raaz director Vikram Bhatt and will be made in 4D.
Mukesh Bhatt said, "It is a homecoming for both Bipasha and Vikram. Yes, we did have issues earlier but, in a family, there are always different point of views that arise till the members realise that amendments need to be made."
"This is where they started and this film brought recognition to both Vikram and Bipasha, " he added.
When Mukesh was asked who made the first move, he said, "Being in the same business, we keep bumping into each other. Bipasha expressed a desire to work with us again and she loved the Raaz 3 script. It is a very challenging and powerful role for her."
Vikram, who will be directing the said, "Bipasha is a very important part of the team that created Raaz as a brand.
I am happy to be working with her again and hope to create the same magic with the already heady pair of Emi (Emraan Hashmi) and Jackie (Jacqueline Fernandes)."
Confirming that she has signed on the dotted line, Bips said, "I have a long and fruitful relationship with Vishesh films.
I am very fond of both Maheshji and Mukeshji.
They have given me two of my best films of which, Raaz, my second movie, was a golden jubilee hit. It was only a matter of time before we worked together."
Talking about the film, she said, "My role in Raaz 3 seems to be a very challenging one and the director is not only very good at his craft, but has also been a friend for a long time.
The thought of working with my own people gives me a high. It is a terrific combination, " she added.
