Deepika approached for Arundhati

Telugu cinema history’s biggest super hit Arundhati
is all set to be made into Hindi now by its original makers. Recently news was
out that the makers had approached Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi actress Anushka Sharma
but the deal couldn’t get through since she was still tied up under her mentors
Yash Raj three film contract. Now the makers, it is learnt have approached
Deepika Padukone for the same role. Sources reveal, “After Anushka Sharma
another name being considered was the name of the original heroine from the
Telugu blockbuster hit whose name is also Anushka. But then considering the fact
that she is still an unknown face in Bollywood they decided to opt for a more
popular young actress in Bollywood who doesn’t have a set image and the Om
Shanti Om girl’s name cropped up.

The discussions are on but nothing has been
finalized as of yet though.But another industry insider reveals, “With Sonu Sood
more or less finalized in the most powerful male character’s role in the film it
seems less likely that Deepika would agree to be a part of the film. Considering
the fact that he is still not a Bollywood A list star, Deepika might have her
apprehensions in working in such a project.While the makers chose to remain
adamant on their choice of Sonu Sood (he also played the main villain in the
Telugu original) it won’t be easy for them to find a big heroine for their
ambitious project.

We just hope better sense prevails for Deepika and
she agrees to do the film. The project appears far better than her Chandni Chowk
To China.