Anita Hassanandani has hit the jackpot. The petite actress has been roped in to star opposite any other than Salman Khan in the remake of 1983 hit Hero.

Excited Anita, confirmed the news but refused to divulge details about his role in the film. "Yes, it's true. It is produced by Salman and directed by Nikhil Advani. You should release sometime next year. It's an exciting role, quite unlike what I play in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. So yes, I am experiencing, using a interesting work and work with people, "he said in a statement.

Anita is now seen in a negative role in Star Plus' Yeh Hai Mohabbatein show. The actress has previously worked on Dus Kahaniyaan, Kucch To Hai Yeh Dil Aap Sa Koi and

Hero marks the debut of Aditya Pancholi Sooraj son and daughter of Sunil Shetty Athiya. The film is being produced by Salman Khan and directed by Nikhil Advani.