Madhuri Dixit will essay the role of this actress’s mother in Karan Johar’s next?

Mumbai: If the latest reports are anything to go by, then Bollywood’s dancing diva will be essaying the role of a grown-ups mother in Karan Johar’s next titled ‘Shiddat’.

Yes, you heard it right. The ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl of Hindi Cinema has been roped in to play Alia Bhatt’s mother in the film which will also star Varun Dhawan.

According to a Bollywoodlife.com report, originally attributed to a leading daily, Johar’s Dharma Productions has managed to convince the 49-year-old actress to play Alia's mother in the film.

Arjun Kapoor is also expected to join the cast.

‘Shiddat’ directed by Abhishek Varman will be co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.