According to Mid Day Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will don a double role in Sooraj Barjatya’s next film.

Khan will be seen in the double role for the second time in the film after playing last in 1997’s 'Judwaa'.

The 48-year-old actor and Barjatya have previously worked on three films together including ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya'.

A source told Mid-day.com: “Salman is playing a double role in the film and he is quite excited about teaming up with Sooraj Barjatya after a gap of 15 years.

Reports further reveal Sonam Kapoor is being considered to play the female lead in the film after the role was turned down by Deepika Padukone due to date issues.

The yet-untitled film will start rolling from March and is scheduled to release during Diwali, 2015.