The much talked about project has finally found a lead. Kareena Kapoor has agreed to replace Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Madhur Bhandarkar’s ambitious project ‘Heroine’.

The film which was launched amidst the press at this year’s Cannes film festival was supposed to star Aishwarya in the lead role along with Arjun Rampal and Arunoday Singh Singh. Soon after, news of Aishwarya’s pregnancy spread like wild fire. While Aishwarya was confident of shooting for the film in a start to finish schedule, Madhur decided to drop her from the film as he was unsure of having a pregnant actress in his film.

Since then many names have cropped up as suitable replacement for Ash. Finally Kareena has agreed to step into Ash’s shoes.

According to sources, the producers and the writer meeting with the actress proved to be quite fruitful. While Kareena has given her nod to the project, she has put in some conditions.