Dhoom 3 delayed

Mumbai: Yash Raj Films' determined venture Dhoom 3 has been postponed. The film was imaginary to go on floors in November will now start at least a month later. Reason: Soon-to-turn-daddy Abhishek Bachchan.

The actor, who plays the decent cop Jai Dixit, has asked for some family time since his wife Aiswarya Rai is likely to deliver around November too. Needless to say, the production house has happily agreed to his fatherhood leave.

The film, that involves cool bikes, the latest gadgets, a crook and a cop will now not be able to go on floors without the main crook chaser.

The film will now go on floors in December or January. According to an insider, "Yash Raj had Abhishek's dates from November onwards. But Aishwarya is due in November and Abhishek wants to spend some quality time with his baby and wife before getting back to work. Hence, he requested YRF to postpone the shoot for a month or two."

Abhishek was supposed to start shooting with Uday Chopra in November. "Uday is free. So Uday has no problem adjusting his availability to suit Abhishek's convenience," reveals the source.

However, according to the YRF spokesperson, "Well, our schedule of Dhoom 3 has still not been finalised. So, it's a little premature to be discussing a postponement. And yes, most certainly we will keep in mind the arrival of joy in the Bachchan household while planning Abhishek's

schedule."

Speaking about Aamir Khan's dates, the source reveals, "Well, Aamir comes in only around April or May next year. As of now, he is busy preparing his character which is that of a gymnast."