Aishwarya Rai Bachchan replaced by Bipasha Basu in Prerna Arora's upcoming movie?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has reportedly been replaced by Bipasha Basu for the upcoming remake of the movie Woh Kaun Thi.

Producer Prerna Arora reportedly decided to get Aishwarya as the female lead of the movie, but now, they have reportedly approached Bipasha for the same.

"Earlier the film was conceptualized with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead. However, things have changed since then and now Bipasha Basu has stepped into filled the gap left in Aishwarya's absence," Bollywood Hungama quoted a source as saying.

The publication, however, did not reveal any reason behind Aishwarya being replaced by Bipasha, who has been away from the big screen for a long time.

While Bipasha will play the main character in the thriller, Prerna's business partner, Arjun N Kapoor is going to make his debut with this film, the report stated.

"The Woh Kaun Thi remake will be extra special since it will also mark the acting debut of Prernaa's business partner Arjun N Kapoor, who has for a while now been planning on making his debut," the source added.

Woh Kaun Thi was a psychological thriller released in the year 1964. Classic songs like 'Lag Ja Gale Se' and 'Naina Barse Rimjhim' from the film will also reportedly be retained in the remake.