Sonam Kapoor has been roped in to play the leading lady of Anees Bazmee’s directorial ‘Thank You‘, which was initially offered to Katrina Kaif.

As Kat’s dates were clashing due to Dostana 2, the actress sadly missed the chance to act in the flick.

Sonam will be paired opposite Akshay Kumar in the flick.

According to reports Akshay Kumar was quite impressed with Sonam since her debut in ‘Saawariya’. In fact, Akshay is said to have even expressed his desire to act with Sonam to her papa dearest Anil Kapoor.

”Thank You’ will feature Sonam in a double role! This romantic comedy in fact has completely different character for the actress.