Monday, 29th Dec 2014, 3:07 PM IST

Prachi Desai, who was last seen on screen in the item song ‘Awari’ in the film ‘Ek Villain’, has been roped to star in Mohammad Azharuddin's biopic. The actress will be seen as Azharuddin's first wife Naureen.

Talking about her role, Prachi said, "This is the second time I will be playing a Muslim woman and put a face to a young and innocent character who has never been spoken about."

"I had not followed Azharuddin's cricket or political career until I was approached for the biopic. I have read the script and will be meeting Naureen soon," the actress added.

There was a buzz that Kareena Kapoor Khan will play Sangeeta Bijlani’s role in the biopic, but Prachi said that except from her and Emraan Hashmi, no one else has been signed yet.

However she added, "Kareena would make a sizzling Bijli. Given a choice I'd have loved to play Sangeeta who is a more exciting character."

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