Not so long ago, Sridevi was asked to play a significant character in Abhishek Kapoor's Katrina Kaif - Aditya Roy Kapur starrer Fitoor, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

The actress who made a comeback with English Vinglish was reportedly being considered for the role of the cold hearted, halfcrazy, rich spinster Miss Havisham, who inhabits a dilapidated mansion dressed in her faded wedding gown. But though the part is pivotal to the story, perhaps it was the shades of grey that made Sridevi stay away. Also, the role required the glamorous actress to look much older and that reportedly prompted her to reject the offer.

Now, Mirror reported that the filmmakers have approached Rekha with the role of the wealthy dowager. And according to a source close to the development,"Rekha has consented in principle but has yet to sign on the dotted line."

Fitoor has already undergone a major change in cast. Sushant Singh, who was signed to play Pip had to leave the project because the dates clashed with Shekhar Kapur's Paani. The role has now gone to Aditya. Abhishek plans to put his ambitious project on the floors sometime later this year.