Deepika's 'Dum Maro Dum' problem

Why she can't perform at her sizzling item number's launch

The sizzling title track of 'Dum Maaro Dum' will be launched during the crucial India-South Africa match in Nagpur on Saturday, March 12, but Deepika Padukone, who heats up the song, will not perform at the event. More than 45,000 people are expected to attend the match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, so the director Rohan Sippy had requested Deepika to perform live. But the star can't make it, as she is busy shooting for 'Aarakshan' in Bhopal. "Unfortunately, Deepika is shooting for 'Aarakshan' in Bhopal and doesn't have time to rehearse as she would land in Nagpur on the same day. She expressed her regret as it would be very difficult for her to perform in front of a 45,000 plus crowd without any rehearsals. The song is extremely dance oriented and needs to be well orchestrated with a troupe of dancers," a source revealed.

So finally, the "Dum Maaro Dum" team will launch the song in the mid break after the first innings.
Rohan Sippy said: "Well it would have been extremely exciting if she had had time to rehearse and perform live in front of the audience. It would have given the song new energy. But we understand the situation and have decided to showcase the song during half time in the match. It's one of the most important matches we have."

Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Bipasha Basu and Prateik Babbar, 'Dum Maaro Dum' has Deepika making a special appearance in the item song.

'Dum Maaro Dum' releases April 22, and revolves around six Indians who meet in Goa and how their lives change after getting involved with the drug mafia.