What's John Abraham's problem with Kangana Ranaut? Apparently, the actor has refused to work with the rapidly-on-the-rise Kangana not once but twice.

Kashyap's dilemma
"The only problem is, John didn't know she was going to make such rapid headway in such a short time. So when Kangana's name cropped up for two films, Imtiaz Ali's Rock Star and Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking, John vetoed the idea.

Kashyap was in a peculiar dilemma. He had promised to work with Kangana. But in our movies, the heroes get first priority. Kashyap had to reluctantly take Ayesha Takia instead," says a source.

When questioned, Kangana shrugs and says, "I've no idea whether John wants to work with me or not. I'm too busy working with those who want to work with me to worry about those who don't. It's true Anurag who's a dear friend, was keen to have me in his film. I've no idea what happened. I'm sure we'll work together in the future."

- mid-day