Director Anurag Basu has denied reports that his forthcoming film "Barfi!" is being delayed on account of Priyanka Chopra, who's playing the feminine lead within the movie that still stars Ranbir Kapoor.
"Nothing is getting delayed as a result of her (Priyanka), she has given numerous dates," said Anurag Basu on the success party of Onir's "I Am".
"I was denying it over and over but these reports keep cropping up. She has already finished her work, only two days work is left and it's merely a patchwork, it's me who desires to shoot in those two days," he added.
"Barfi!" stars Ranbir as a deaf-mute boy while Priyanka essays the role of an autistic girl. Telugu actress Ileana D'Cruz plays narrator.
The shooting is nearly over, said Basu and added: "These are speculations. The film isn't getting delayed as a result of anyone. The film is nearly complete, we're just looking forward to the appropriate date to be decided by UTV. Even I'M looking forward to that date."
