Abhishek wants paternity leave

Abhishek Bachchan's ready for daddy duty when wife Aishwarya Rai has their baby in November 2011 - and he's already making time in his busy schedule for the new addition to the family. Buzz is that 'Dhoom 3', which was to begin shooting in November, has been delayed as Abhi wants to spend time with Ash.

Abhishek plays Inspector Jai Dixit in the 'Dhoom' franchise, part three of which was to have begun shooting in November 2011. But as Jr B has asked for time off, the movie will now probably start shooting in December 2011 or maybe even January 2012.

Yash Raj Films had no issues with changing the dates as the Chopra family is very close to the Bachchans. While Yash Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan have worked together since the 1970s and share a great rapport, sons Aditya and Uday are very good friends with Abhishek and Ash, both of whom have worked in the 'Dhoom' movies.

While Abhishek and Uday (who plays Ali in the franchise), who are old hands at 'Dhoom', prepare for their roles, so does Aamir Khan. Aamir plays the villain (reportedly a gymnast) in the latest and his scenes will apparently only be shot around May 2012.