Ranbir-Deepika must work together again: Karan Johar

After giving us hit jodis like Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) and Hrithik Roshan-Kareena Kapoor (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham), Karan Johar's upcoming release, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, also has a lead pair known for their sizzling chemistry on screen — Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.Says Karan, "If two actors have an equal creative give and take between them, it translates beautifully on the screen and engages you as an audience member. Ranbir and Deepika must work together again."About the lead pair's emotional investment in the film, he adds, "They care enough to contribute together to create magic. Ranbir and Deepika feel strongly for Ayan (director Ayan Mukerji). Their emotional investment is high."About their roles, he says, "Deepika's character has to show two aspects of her personality — one is scholar Naina, a bookworm who hasn't had fun or seen enough of life. The other is a more evolved woman. Deepika is someone who can do both," he explains, adding, "Ranbir is a big star and there's no role he can't do. Ayan was sure he would be the best actor to play the quintessential lover boy."

About the storyline, he says, "It's a film about love and friendship. There's no archaic conflict here; the conflict is internal. It's about Bunny's (Ranbir) coming of age. It's about how he succumbs... whether he should commit to love or not."

KJo says he is keeping his fingers crossed for the film. "Fortunately, we have a good success rate with love stories. SRK-Rani Mukerji in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, SRK-Preity Zinta in Kal Ho Na Ho, Imran Khan-Sonam Kapoor in I Hate Luv Storys, and even the unconventional pairing of Ranbir-Konkona Sen Sharma in Wake Up Sid!, worked for us. Hope love continues to bring us good luck," he sums up.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, produced by Dharma Productions, releases May 31.