Actress Sonam Kapoor is all set to play a bubbly character of the 1980 family comedy drama, Khubsoorat, which was directed by Hrishikesh Mukerjee starring Rekha, Ashok Kumar, Dina Pathak and Rakesh Roshan.

Reprising the role of Rekha, who won the best actress award for her comic timing in the film, Sonam apparently got blessing from the legendary actress when she met her at the premier of Jab Tak Hain Jaan.

Sonam is very excited about doing this film, especially as its one of Rekha's finest works. Set to go on floors in August, we hear Sonam is study the character of Rekha in the film closely, after which she will be meeting the actress in person, to discuss on the character.

The remake will be produced by her dad, Anil Kapoor and directed by Shashanka Ghosh.