New Delhi: Aziz Mirza's 'Kismet Konnection' does not star Shah Rukh Khan, the leading man of his previous films, because the director feels he is now too old to play young roles.

"Shah Rukh is too old for the role in 'Kismet Konnection'. The role is about the life of a 26-year-old and Shah Rukh is 40 plus. It doesn't suit him," Mirza told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

But Mirza has his other blue-eyed actor Juhi Chawla in a supporting role.

"Juhi does a little cameo role in the film. She has done it exceptionally well and I am very happy with her," he said.

Shahid Kapur, known for his chocolate boy looks, was Mirza's choice to play the protagonist opposite Vidya Balan. But this pairing has come under much criticism.

But the seasoned director insists they make a good pair. "If they would not have paired well, why would have I cast them together?