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If the latest buzz in B-town is to be believed, then Alia Bhatt could be the big draw for Chetan Bhagat's next movie adaptation. That's right!

Alia, who bowled over her audience - hook, line and sinker - with her peppy girl-next-door performance in '2 States' could be roped in for the screen adaptation of Bhagat's upcoming book 'Half Girlfriend' that will be helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by Ekta Kapoor.

The book 'Half Girlfriend' is about a Delhi girl, Riya, and as per the grapevine, nobody could do better justice to the aforesaid character than Bhagat's favorite Alia.

"It's a role tailor-made for Alia and both Mohit and Chetan believe that Alia who had earlier played Ananya Swaminathan in 2 States based on another Chetan bestseller, will do complete justice to Riya. Alia herself is keen to work with Mohit who is her cousin," states a report by a leading daily.

However, the report also quoted the director Mohit Suri saying, "Alia is an amazing actress. I am currently developing the script and have not reached the casting stage. All I can say at the moment is that she would be great for the part."

We would love to see Alia essay another urban-chica role with panache. What do you think? Sound off your comments below.

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