Post the back-to-back success of her four films last year, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is in demand with top filmmakers approaching her to offer roles.

If latest reports are to be trusted, then "Besharam" actor Ranbir Kapoor has suggested his ex-girlfriend's name to Ayan Mukherji for the role of the lead actress in the upcoming superhero flick. which features Ranbir as the protagonist. The "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" director was apparently planning to cast Ranbir's current love interest Katrina Kaif.

But Ranbir has request Ayan to sign his "YJHD" co-star Deepika, instead of Katrina, DNA reported.

Ex-flames Deepika and Ranbir's chemistry in "YJHD" worked wonders for the film and the romantic comedy became a blockbuster hit of the year. Following the success of that film, Ranbir believes that audiences want to see him with Deepika together.