Diana Penty in advanced talks with Sohail Khan for Radhe

After impressing the audience with her performance in Saif Ali Khan's Cocktail, Diana Penty looks to be moving up the ladder in a big way.

If all goes well, the pretty lady will soon be seen romancing Salman Khan. Diana will play the leading lady in Sohail Khan's upcoming directorial project tentatively titled Radhe that would star Salman Khan.

It is said that Sohail is busy preparing for the venture at a rapid pace whereby the script is being fine tuned every day. In the process he came to a conclusion that for the film, he needed someone relatively fresh with an innocent face who could also display maturity of the character. This is when the filmmaker thought of Diana.

Sohail got in touch with a common friend and initiated a meeting with Diana. The first chat went very well and they have been in touch since then. It is said that the actress liked the role immensely and is now in advanced talks with the filmmaker.

The final formalities will only take place at the beginning of the New Year, since Sohail is busy with the New Year celebrations with his family.

The film is expected to go on the floors in May, next year (2013).