Bangalore based model Anushka Sharma has been identified to star opposite Super star Shahrukh Khan in Aditya Chopra’s next movie, ‘Rab ne Bana di Jodi,’ for Yash Raj films.

Rab de Ban di Jodi is the third directorial venture of Aditya Chopra after the remarkable, Dil To Pagal Hain and Mohabbatein. He has been involved in producing various other hit films under the Yash Raj banner. But Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi sees his return as director.

It is rumoured that the movie is a desi version of My Fair Lady. Initially, Sonam Kapoor of Saawariyan fame and Deepika Padukone of Om Shanti Om, were in the race to play the female lead.

But the Chopras have zeroed on to Anushka Sharma who is a novice in the acting field and has only experience in ramp modeling.

Yash Chopra said, “We were looking first and foremost for someone who could truly embody the spirit of small town Punjab and we know we have found her in Anushka. And while she has no previous acting experience, we have seen that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout even opposite Shah Rukh.’

‘Rab ne Bana di Jodi‘ will go on the floors on May 16 and will hit theatres worldwide on December 12.