Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at an event in Mumbai. (Image courtesy: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan)
Highlights
- The makers are reportedly considering Shahid for Manoj Kumar's role
- Female lead in Woh Kaun Thi? has to be an ethereal beauty, says producer
- The filmmakers have also acquired rights for two songs from the film
New Delhi:
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's name is reportedly on the top of the list of actresses being considered to play Sadhana's role in
Woh Kaun Thi? remake, reports
Bombay Times. "I couldn't imagine anyone but Aishwarya in the role," Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment was quoted as saying by
Bombay Times. "The female lead in
Woh Kaun Thi? has to be an ethereal beauty, a wandering spirit looking for love. And she has to look convincing lending her face to Lata
ji's (Late Mangeshkar)
Naina Barse Rimjhim and
Lag Jaa Gale," Prernaa said.
It was also earlier reported that
Shahid Kapoor is being considered to step into Manoj Kumar's shoes. The actor is currently filming
Batti Gul Meter Chalu, which is also produced by Prernaa Arora's KriArj Entertainment.
KriArj Entertainment announced last week that they've acquired the remake rights for
Woh Kaun Thi? along with the rights to use two aforementioned iconic songs from the film
Naina Barse Rimjhim and
Lag Jaa Gale.
"The minute we acquired the remake rights, we thought of the songs. These two songs form the backbone of
Woh Kaun Thi?. The film cannot be imagined without those songs. Also, it is a classic timeless film with the epitome of beauty Sadhana
ji, Lata
ji and the great actor Manoj Kumarji who are true legends. This is a mark of respect and a tribute to them and the kind of films we had in that era," Prernaa told news agency IANS.
As of now, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is busy making Rakeysh Ompraksh Mehra's
Fanne Khan, which also stars Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao.
(With inputs form IANS)