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Kajol -- who is 30 today -- will not make a comeback in Ravi Chopra's next film, even as the film industry buzzes with such speculation.

While Chopra did approach the talented actress for a pivotal role in Babul, the deal fell through.

"Kajol has not made up her mind about when she wants to come back [to films]," explains Chopra.

Kajol's loss is her cousin Rani Mukerji's gain!

Preity Zinta had also been approached for the role.

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Chopra, who directed the hit Baghban last year, repeats Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Salman Khan in his next film.

Babul tells the tale of a man (Bachchan) who tries to bring happiness back into his daughter-in-law (Mukerji)'s life after his son (Salman)'s death. Salman does not have a guest appearance in the film, like he did in Baghban.

The film includes another actor, who has not been cast yet.

Chopra is discussing the role with Akshay Kumar.

If he signs on, Akshay will play the man whom Bachchan's character hopes his daughter-in-law will remarry.

Babul, which means the father of the bride, will go on the floors in September.

It will be shot in Delhi and Mumbai. "We will also shoot in either London or Russia," says Chopra.

The film is expected to be completed by May and will release next July.

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