Pooja Hegde’s name pop up for lead in Salman starrer Race 3?

With superstar Salman Khan coming onboard for Race 3, the franchise got bigger and better. Ever since the news broke, Race 3 has been making headlines for all the conjecture around who will be essaying the female lead in the film.

While Jacqueline Fernandez being locked for the film, names of Daisy Shah and Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu have been doing the rounds for the second and the third lead.

Now, another name to have revealed for the role is Pooja Hegde, who is said to have been approached for the film. But, nothing has been verified as yet.

A source discloses that while Pooja hasn’t signed any contract as yet, she has met Salman twice or thrice and will most undeniably be part of the franchise.

News also suggested that Sidharth Malhotra will also be part of the movie. To this, a source previously disclosed to a tabloid, “Yes, Sidharth has been approached for the part. Salman is very fond of Sidharth and suggested his name for the movie. This is one of the biggest films that Sid has been offered. It will also be his first franchise.”

The source further added, “It looks like both, Salman and Sidharth, will be fighting for Jackie. This Race franchise will have more twists than all the previous installments. Sid has not yet signed on the dotted line. He is still discussing it, but who would say no to such a film?”