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The gossip site said that the director chose the relatively unknown actress as his leading lady because he wants the audience's attention to be on Kumar.
Advani apparently picked Sharma as she played a similar role in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, which also starred Shah Rukh Khan.
Veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia are also appearing in Patiala House, which is set in London.
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