Has this newbie replaced Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra in Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s next?

Priyanka Chopra`s name too was being considered for essaying Pritam in the film but Bhumi seems to have bagged the project.

Mumbai: Sanjay Leela Bhansali seems to have found his new leading lady. ‘Dum Lagake Haisha’ star Bhumi Pednekar is reportedly Bhansali’s new muse and she is apparently being considered for the role of Amrita Pritam in Sahir Ludhianvi’s biopic.

According to a report in MissMalini.com originally attributed to the Times of India, Bhumi has been finalised for the role.

Pic courtesy: psbhumi (Instagram)

Priyanka Chopra too was believed to have been discussed for essaying Pritam in the film but Bhumi seems to have bagged the project.

We all know SLB’s heroines look stunningly beautiful on screen. It would be interesting to see how the ace filmmaker presents Bhumi in the film.