News had been abuzz about coming together of blockbuster hit director Prabhu Deva and Akshay Kumar, post their last film Rowdy Rathore`. The first look of their latest venture Singh Is Bling` got released sometime back, while the hunt was on for the leading lady. And looks like they have finalised the actress.

Sources claim that Heropanti` newbie Kriti Sanon has be roped in to play opposite Akki. Earlier names of Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor-Khan had been making its rounds for the heroine`s role. But apparently Kriti`s cute looks and impressive acting in Heropanti` won the makers of Singh Is Bling`.

Touted to be out-and-out entertainer, Singh Is Bling` will be co-produced by Jayantilal Gada`s PEN and Akshay Kumar and Ashwini Yardi`s Grazing Goat.