Kangana Ranaut to play Barkha Dutt onscreen

Having delivered several power packed performances, Kangana Ranaut is getting all set to mesmerize the audience with yet another substantial role.

The swishy babe, who played the role of a bratty model in the award winning film ‘Fashion’, will now be seen essaying the role of tough journalist. And if sources are to be believed then Kangana’s reel role is inspired by real life journo Barkha Dutt.According to latest Bollywood news, Kangana will be seen playing the role opposite Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan. While Sanju will be portraying the role of a police agent, Irrfan role’s is kept under wraps in this untitled production.

And since her role is based on Barkha Dutt, the lissome actress will be seen experimenting with her looks yet again. As per sources, Kangana will not only chop off her curly tresses of a smart bob but will also go for a complete wardrobe change.

Confirming the news a daily quoted a source as saying, "Kangana is quite excited about playing a journalist for the first time. Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan are the two key characters from different walks of life who come together to raise Rs 32,000 crore in two hours. Kangana, who has a great fashion sense and is known to always experiment with her roles, is very excited about her different look in the film. She will cut off her trademark tresses and sport a short hairstyle to look like Barkha Dutt.”