JACKIE SHROFF OR ANIL KAPOOR, TO PLAY THE MALE LEAD OPPOSITE MADHURI DIXIT IN ABHISHEK VARMAN'S NEXT?

As Janhvi Kapoor confirmed that Madhuri Dixit will step into late actress Sridevi's role in Dharma Productions' upcoming film directed by Abhishek Varman, the film has gained limelight.

Earlier there were reports that Sanjay Dutt was approached to reunite with late actress Sridevi in the film. But now it seems, with Madhuri on-board, there will be another actor than Sanjay Dutt to play the male lead.

A leading daily quoted its source saying; ''Jackie, who has been paired opposite Madhuri in several films, is being considered as the next option in case Anil doesn’t manage to adjust his dates. Anil has been very excited by a digital project, and may have to let that go if he signs this movie. So, he’s in two minds.''

The film also features Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead. Reportedly, Varun and Aditya will be playing brothers, whereas Madhuri will be seen playing Alia's mother.