Uday out, Shreyas steps into Hook Ya Crook

Shreyas Talpade replaces Uday Chopra in Hook Ya Crook

Shreyas Talpade replaces Uday Chopra in Hook Ya Crook

David Dhawan's Hook Ya Crook would've been Uday Chopra's first film outside his home banner.

The actor recently walked out of the John Abraham starrer (he would've played John's sidekick) and has been replaced by Shreyas Talpade.

The makers (UTV) have signed on Shreyas to play Uday's role in this comedy, which has the game of cricket playing a significant role in the script.
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An industry source reveals, "Uday was offered the film when didn't have much work coming his way, post Dhoom: 2.

David specifically wanted Uday for this particular role and the actor was game. Meanwhile, he film took a while to take off. Uday got busy with his other YRF projects."

"Uday is currently in prep mode for YRF's Pyaar Impossible opposite Priyanka Chopra. The film will be directed by Jugal Hansraj.

When David and producers UTV went to sort out the dates for the shooting stint of Hook Yaa Crook, Uday cited date problems."

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