Zinta will be seen performing alongside Irrfan Khan and Randeep Hooda in the Tigmanshu Dhulia project, claims Hindustan Times.
A source for the newspaper announced: "Although she's not a full-time con woman to start with, her character gets involved with their operations after bailing them out of a mess."
The project, which will be set in North India, is reportedly based on Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid.
Zinta was last seen on screen in cameo appearances in Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
The actress was awarded an honorary degree for her humanitarian work, from the University of East London in November 2010.
