Aishwarya Rai is likely to play former premier Benazir Bhutto's role in a biographical movie, according to a private TV channel.

The 35-year-old former Ms World disclosed in a talk show with a private channel about the proposed project.

UTV Motion Pictures is planning the project on Benazir Bhutto. "We are in talks and it's too early to comment on the project," said UTV CEO Siddhartha Roy Kapoor. According to a source at the production house, "Aishwarya is the first preference for the role. We are looking for a woman of substance. The actress who does the role should be admired the world over, especially on both sides of the border." The producers have asked Nilesh Misra of Jism, Johnny Gaddar and Jannat fame to write the script.

There is a lot of homework to be done on the film. At the moment talks are in progress with the Pakistani government and other officials to get permission to go ahead with the film. Earlier, Tariq Ali was to make a film on the slain politician. However, the project, which had Shabana Azmi in the lead role, was shelved.