India, Oct. 1 -- Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has reportedly replaced Ranveer Singh as the lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ambitious musical romance Baiju Bawra. The news comes as a birthday surprise for Ranbir, who turned 43 on Sunday. According to report in the Deccan Chronicle, Sanjay has finalised Ranbir for the project, which is now expected to go on floors next year.

"SLB's team has already begun pre-production work. Ranbir, a huge admirer of vintage music, starts his mornings with classics from the 1950s, including songs from the original Baiju Bawra released in 1952. He's even introducing his daughter Raha to this timeless music," a source was quoted as saying.

The film was initially planned with Ranveer in the lead. Reports ha...