Saif’s girlfriend Kareena may replace Bips in ‘Race 2’

The gripping multi-starrer ‘Race’ directed by Abbas-Mustan,had Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna playing brothers,while Anil Kapoor played a private detective.

Also starring Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif,the action flick went on to become the fourth biggest Bollywood hit of 2008.

According to industry buzz Bipasha Basu is being replaced by Saif’s girlfriend Kareena Kapoor in the sequel.

Taurani,however,said,”As of now,we are yet to finalise on the female lead.”

To be directed by Abbas-Mustan,the sequel will take the story forward from where it ended in the first film.

“The story of the film is going to start from where it ended in ‘Race’. It will also be a shocking thriller,with lots of twists and turns. We will maintain the USP of ‘Race’ in its sequel,” said the producer,who is riding high on the success of ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ produced by his banner Tips Music Films.