Actress Patralekha's dream comes true! The 'Citylights' actress has been signed for the lead role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next.

The romantic drama will be directed by a newcomer and will be produced by Bhansali's production house.

A source says, "The script has been written by Anuradha Tiwari who will make her directorial debut with this film.Currently, they are in talks with several actors for the male lead.The film will go on floors in January next year."

Confirming the news, Patralekha said, "It actually feels like a dream to have got an opportunity to work under Bhansali sir's banner-that too in my second film. It's an interesting role, and is quite different from the part I played in Citylights. I am looking forward to this film."