Preity Zinta has found herself in a difficult situation.

She is actively seeking someone, but not just anyone - she needs a child to play her as a child in Jhanu Barua's Har Pal.

However this is no easy task, so far they have not been able to find just the right little girl.

Says Preity, "The problem is we need a little girl who not only resembles me but also has prominent dimples, and not just on one cheek. We've come across sweet little girls with one dimple. But since God has gifted me with dimples on both cheeks the hunt is on for a miniature Preity with the necessary holes in her cheeks."

Until the director does find the right face, shooting the childhood portions of the film is on hold. "And we've to find her fast," comments a desperate Preity.

One option was Ayesha Kapoor from Black. "My God what a powerhouse performer!" says Preity. “She played the blind girl so convincingly. I've worked with the blind and I've seen them move their cornea exactly like Ayesha. But Ayesha's image after Black is too strong. What do we do? I really envy Manisha Koirala. In Khamoshi: The Musical. Sanjay Leela Bhansali found a girl who was not only a pint-sized replica of Manisha but also as talented."

As things stand, the hunt continues for a double-dimpled miniature Preity. "If we don't find her I'll have to play her myself," she jokes.