Madhuri Dixit repalces Sridevi in Abhishek Varman's next, Janhvi thanks actor

Mumbai: Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor has confirmed that Madhuri Dixit will play the role initially offered to her mother Sridevi in Abhishek Varman film.

Sridevi’s daughter, Janhvi, shared the news through an Instagram post, wherein she also mentioned that this film was very close to her mother’s heart.

“Abhishek Varman’s next film was very close to mom’s heart …Dad, Khushi and I are thankful to Madhuri ji for now being a part of this beautiful film…,” Janhvi wrote alongside a picture of Sridevi and Madhuri.

Sridevi died of accidental drowning in Dubai last month at the of 54. Last year in October, filmmaker Karan Johar announced he was reuniting with Abhishek on a project that would be co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.

No other detail, including the film’s title and the primary cast, was, however, revealed. The film is slated to release on April 19, next year.