Mumbai: Comic star Riteish Deshmukh's plans of breaking into the mainstream actors' league with "Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai" seem to be in peril with his leading lady Ayesha Takia opting out of the movie.

Ayesha, who happily played his bum chum in "De Taali", is no longer playing the alien from Venus who lands into earthling Riteish's embrace.

"No I can't do Milap Jhaveri's film because the dates got shifted by two months. I had already given dates to Nagesh Kukunoor's 'Tasveer' and Prabhu Deva's 'Wanted'. Since these were confirmed in advance, I could do nothing but give up 'Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai'," Ayesha told IANS.

As far as Riteish is concerned, there are absolutely no hard feelings.

"Ayesha is a fantastic actress. And I had a fantastic time working with her in 'De Taali'. She's such a natural before the camera. She is a fabulous co-star. I hope to work again with her in the near future," said Riteish.

This is the only romantic lead on Riteish's hands. He is man enough to admit comedy has been declared his forte.