Aishwarya Rai can’t work with the three big Khans as she has had problems with all of them. She is already acting with Abhishek in ‘Umrao Jaan’ and ‘Guru’ while Hrithik is her co-partner-in-crime in the heist story of ‘Dhoom2’. So, what options are she left with in terms of stars with a wide mass appeal? John Abraham. Right! Well, the hunky star is all set to star with her in a film unusually titled ‘Happy Birthday’.

John has had a great year as his performances have been widely appreciated in Sanjay Gupta’s ‘Zinda’ and with Milan Luthria’s ‘Taxi No. 9 2 11’ proving to be a hit, he ahs been much in demand. Icing on the cake has been Deepa Mehta’s ‘Water’ that ahs entered the Oscar fray as well. He has interesting releases like ‘Kabul Express’ towards the end of the year to look forward to.

Meanwhile, Ash and John together shall make for a great pairing together. I wonder who’s saying ‘Happy Birthday’ to whom….