New Delhi, March 10 -- The wait for the Madhubala biopic may finally be getting somewhere. According to Filmfare sources, Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda has been signed to play the lead role in the much-anticipated Bollywood movie. The biopic is backed by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Aneet Padda's debut film, Saiyaara, opposite Ahaan Panday, was a major hit. It was one of Yash Raj Films' biggest successes in recent years.

Other details are still being kept under wraps, but filming is expected to start soon, according to the publication. The official casting announcement is also likely to come out shortly.

Earlier reports had suggested that Kiara Advani was being considered for the project. But, those rumours have been dismissed. For ...