Vidya Balan to play 'Begum Jaan' in Mahesh Bhatt's next!

New Delhi: Bollywood's sultry siren Vidya Balan has proved her acting prowess time and again. Fond of essaying diverse roles, Vidya seems to be prepping for her upcoming project.

According to a report in Times of India, Vidya has been roped in for Mahesh Bhatt's adaptation of Srijit Mukherji's Bengali film 'Rajkahini'.

The movie revolves around the protagonist, madam of the brothel, which will be played by Vidya on-screen. Reports further suggest that Balan's role will be fierce and pivotal.

The movie set in the backdrop of 1947 Bengal partition and is expected to go on floors in June, this year.

Will this be another milestone in Vidya's career or not, we will know soon.