SAY WHAT! Bipasha Basu Wants To Reprise Sandra Bullock's Role In Her Remake Of The Blind Side?

Bipasha Wants To Remake The Blind Side In Bollywood?

As per a DNA report, the actress is narrowing down a script which would be a remake of 2009's The Blind Side. The daily further quoted a source saying, "Bipasha is on the lookout for a studio to co-produce the film with her. Once that happens, they will finalize a director."

The Plot Of The Blind Side

The original flick revolved around Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

Why Bipasha Wants To Reprise Sandra Bullock's Role In The Remake

Reportedly, Bipasha is keen to reprise Sandra Bullock's role in the Bollywood adaptation. The character was that of a wealthy matriarch who adopts an underprivileged child, rather strong school kid and helps him get ahead, by making choices for him in the sport and colleges he picks. Sandra even won the Academy Award For The Best Actress in 2009 for this film.

The source further revealed that the actress is currently in talks over obtaining the remake rights, but it will be completely changed to suit Indian audiences. "Bips loved that Leigh Anne's character has complex shades to her. A formal announcement will be made once everything is finalised," added the source.

Bipasha Opens Up About The Remake

When asked about this news doing the rounds, she said that it's perhaps too early for her to talk about it.

Meanwhile, The Actress Is Done With Horror Films

In her earlier interview, Bipasha had revealed that she now wants to steer clear of horror films. She had said, "I am done with horror and there is no going back to it anymore. I do not want to dabble anymore with the genre. I would like to explore all kinds of roles and attempt everything else except horror. I have made it clear to everyone."