Shahid won't sign a film until 2010

The actor is not taking any chances with his father's movie. He has decided to take a nine-month break to prepare for Pankaj Kapur's directorial venture, Mausam.

Shahid Kapur can't afford to take any chances with his father Pankaj Kapur's directorial venture Mausam. And that is probably why he won't be signing any film till July 2010.

Mausam is an out-and-out romantic film to be shot in five countries - Austria, the UK, Spain, Italy and India. Shahid will start shooting for the film in the last week of January 2010.

A reliable source informs a Mumbai Tabloid, “Though there is still some time before the shooting starts, Shahid will begin preparing for the film long before January 2010. He has been urging his father to direct a film for many years. In fact, if Shahid had his way, his debut would’ve been with his father’s film. But Pankaj likes to work at his own pace and only with those he’s comfortable with. They’ve found the right producer now.”

Pankaj Kapur’s directorial debut will be produced by Religare Vistaar Entertainment.

“The romantic film’s screenplay, written by Pankaj Kapur, spreads over 10 years,” adds a source.

A new girl for whom an all-India hunt will begin soon will be launched with Shahid in Mausam.