mid-day had earlier reported about Ekta Kapoor conceptualising a web show based on Kamasutra, the ancient Hindu compendium on eroticism. The latest development on the front is that the producer has apparently pencilled in Sunny Leone to play the lead in the ALTBalaji series.

A source reveals that discussions have been on between the duo over the past few months. "Sunny has heard the outline of the show and has agreed in principle to be part of it. The two have earlier successfully collaborated for Ragini MMS 2 (2014) and Ekta is convinced that the actor is the right person for the role.