New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has decided to step away from acting in the Indian remake of 'The Intern', choosing instead to focus solely on her role as a producer.

According to a report by Mid-Day, a source close to the project shared that Padukone will no longer play the female lead in the film. "This time, Deepika will step away from acting in the film to serve solely as a producer, overseeing the creative and logistical reboot. A new leading lady is being cast to play the part she was once slated to perform," the source said.

Padukone, who has previously co-produced films under her banner KA Productions, is reportedly using this opportunity to widen her creative role in filmmaking. "'The Intern' is the first ...