Farhan Akhtar's film goes on floor without a lead

The makers are apparently yet hunting for the female lead for Lucknow Central

Farhan Akhtar starrer Lucknow Central went on floor just a day after he celebrated his 43th birthday. The actor will be seen playing a prisoner in the film. A source says, "The film was supposed to go on floor last year but it is said to have been delayed because of the casting. Producer Nikhil Advani finally declared that the film has gone on floor, but they haven't announced the name of the female lead yet.

Earlier it was reported that Kriti Sanon will play role of an NGO worker who helps prisoners. She. however, is said to have opted out of the film. Later the buzz suggested that Saiyami Kher might replace her and the latest report stated that Diana Penty will be cast, but there has been no official announcement from either Nikhil or his debutant director Ranjit Tiwari.