SAY WHAT: Varun Dhawan to step into Salman Khan's shoes once again

Earlier this year there was reports of Salman Khan doing a dance film with director Remo Dsouza. Tentatively titled 'Dancing Dad' the film revolved around a single dad, with two left feet, who must learn dancing to join his nine-year-old daughter on the floor during a dance competition.

However, Salman was reluctant to play the part from the start because he felt that he won't be able to do justice to the role and also felt that he is too old for the part. Later then Remo too had lost interest in the film and decided to shelve it.

But, reportedly Remo Dsouza has now found his lead actor for the film. Going by the reports, Remo will kick-start this project with none other than Varun Dhawan with whom he has previously worked in ABCD 2.

A source reveals, "Varun happily agreed when Remo approached the Badlapur actor. They have collaborated very successfully with Any Body Can Dance. After the socially relevant October with Shoojit Sircar, another dance film seems just the thing Varun needs to do".

Further giving out more details, the source said, "This film has nothing to do with the ABCD franchise. Remo designed it for Salman. But Salman was reluctant from the start and had even recommended Varun for the role".

On the work front, Varun just finished filming for Shoojit Sircar's 'October'. Here's what the actor tweeted: