The news that Aishwarya is expecting might be a one big thing for the family but not for those filmmakers who signed movies with the globe famous diva.

While Madhur Bhandarkar's movie 'Heroine' as come to a halt for the time being, Raj Kumar Santoshi's romantic comedy 'Ladies And Gentlemen' has similar problem. But unlike 'Heroine', 'Ladies And Gentlemen' will go on floors soon with new leading lady.

The movie was expected to be Abhishek and Aishwarya's ninth movie together but since the actress is pregnant she is naturally out of the project. The movie which is scheduled to start its shooting this July is looking for a replacement.

Grapevines have it that, names of current prominent actresses like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif are being considered. But some sources claim that dimpled beauty Preity Zinta is the top contender.

Preity, who has worked with Jr. Bachchan in 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom' and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehena', shares good rapport with the actor. Besides, their on-screen chemistry looks good. So let's wait to see if things turn true as heard....