It would have seemed that Kareena Kapoor would have been the apt girl for the lead role -- since both men associated with the film have contributed so much to her personal and professional life. But Imtiaz looked cool about his decision to cast Deepika.

"Meera's role in Love Aaj Kal suits Deepika, that's why I took her -- just like role of Geet suited Kareena in Jab We Met," Imitaz said simply.