Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan has approached actress Deepika Padukone for his next. The film is based on Vikas Swarup's novel, The Accidental Apprentice.

If Dippy gives a nod to it, she will be seen playing a Delhi girl with a satisfactory job, whose life changes post her encounter with a billionaire.

A source informs, "Sriram has met Deepika and they've spoken about the film. She has wanted to work with Sriram for a long time."

Deepika has liked the script but will sign on the dotted line post 'Badlapur's release.

Rumour has it that the filmmaker has Amitabh Bachchan on his mind for the billionaire's role, as he feels the actor's personality fits the bill.