India, June 24 -- Even as Kriti Sanon's name had been doing the rounds as one of the favourites to play the late actor Meena Kumari in her biopic, new developments indicate Kiara Advani may be close to signing on the dotted line. Sources close to the development say that the actor has been approached for the role and she has loved the script.

Sources say that Kiara has been approached for the ambitious project and was given a narration some time back. The actor is said to have 'loved the narration' according to the sources. However, the actor has not yet signed on the dotted line giving her final nod to the project. The film's team feels that Kiara is the perfect choice for the role, given the blend of her appearance and acting skills. ...