The search for Salman Khan’s leading lady in Sooraj Barjatya’s next may have just ended with Nargis Fakhri. It is learnt that the actress recently met the filmmaker and has auditioned for the role. A second round of auditions followed and Nargis is close to bagging the role.
A source close to the development told the newspaper, “Initially, the makers were in talks with Diana Penty but the talks faded out. Then Madras Cafe released and the important players from Sooraj’s office liked her performance. It was then decided to narrate the script to her and organize an audition.”
Salman’s schedule is choc-a-block and Barjatya’s movie is likely to go on floors in the second half of next year. The source added, “As for Nargis, she is hoping she bags the role as it’s a big project with Salman Khan returning once again in his popular character Prem.”