Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is likely to replace Sonakshi Sinha in the third installment of highly successful Bollywood franchise "Dabangg."

Salman Khan's brother and movie producer Arbaaz Khan is reportedly keen to cast Parineeti Chopra in the "Dabangg 3."

"Arbaaz Khan feels that Parineeti would be suitable for Rajjo' role (played by Sonakshi Sinha in "Dabangg" and "Dabangg 3"). He will approach her very soon," a source told Spotboye.

Arbaaz Khan is miffed with Sinha because the she had refused to work in "Dolly ki Doli" movie. Since then there were rumors about the rift between Khan Brothers and Sonakshi Sinha.

London based model Pearl Raah recently circulated her topless pictures claiming that she will be playing female lead in "Dabangg 3". However, the makers made it clear that nothing have been finalized yet.

Arbaaz Khan, in a recent media interview, said that the shooting of "Dabangg 3" would start in April next year. "Next year we will start working for Dabangg 3. Right now Bhai (Salman Khan) is busy with some of his projects like Sultan and others. Therefore, Dabangg 3 is in queue. I cannot say the exact time, but next year for sure," Khan had said, reported Hindustan Times.

Parineeti Chopra is currently busy shooting for her next project "Meri Pyaari Bindu." "Vicky Donor" fan Anshuman Khurana is playing male lead in romantic flick. The "Shuddh Desi Romance" actress also bagged Anees Bazmee's "Mubaraka" and Homi Adajania' "Takadum."

Check out Parineeti Chopra's sizzling item number in upcoming movie "Dishoom" here.