Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- Being a frontrunner to essay iconic actor Parveen Babi in her biopic, Bollywood starlet Triptii Dimri has reportedly started her prep, even before the official signing.

As reported by Indian media, a web series based on the illustrious career and controversial life of iconic actor and model Parveen Babi is in works at the streaming giant Netflix, with director Shonali Bose (of 'Margarita With a Straw' and 'The Sky is Pink' fame) at the helm.

Reports suggest that Triptii Dimri, who starred in acclaim projects like 'Laila Majnu', 'Bulbbul' and 'Qala', before breaking through with Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', is the top choice to portray the late star in the biopic series.

And while she is yet to sign the dotted line for ...