Bollywood's latest sensation Katrina Kaif is all set to play a character inspired by Sonia Gandhi in Prakash Jha's Rajniti, according to reports.

The actress is preparing to leave for Bhopal to join the unit of the film there.

According to sources, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's roles are modelled on Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi's life.

Adds a source, "Like Sonia, Katrina in this film takes over her husband’s political career after his sudden death and goes on to become a political figure.”

Katrina's role in Rajniti demands that she sheds her glamorous image. So, for the first time, viewers would be able to catch the beauty sans make-up.

Another challenge that lies ahead for the stunning beauty is to deliver the long and impressive speeches as a political leader flawlessely. Well Katrina, be prepared for the acid test!