New Delhi, March 10 -- Media reports suggest that Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda has been signed to play the lead role in the Madhubala biopic. The much-anticipated Bollywood movie 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. The filming is expected to start soon while the official casting announcement is likely to come out shortly.

Earlier reports had suggested that Kiara Advani was being considered for the project. But, those rumours have been dismissed. The Madhubala biopic will be directed by Jasmeet K Reen, who is known for Darlings (Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah).

Meanwhile, a Yash Raj Films Talen...