Akon to make Bollywood debut?

Popstar Akon is reportedly planning to make his Bollywood acting debut.

The 'Lonely' singer is good friends with Shah Rukh Khan, who was said to be keen to work with the Senegalese star last year.

A source told The Times of India: "He has been offered to act in a Hindi film after he made headlines with Shah Rukh Khan and Ra.One. We cannot divulge more details at this point."

Akon wrote a song for the soundtrack of the science fiction movie, which has been described as India's first superhero film.

According to the paper, the musician's manager met with playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan recently to discuss a new collaboration.

Akon is to have his birthday party hosted by friend Khan, who invited him to Mumbai last year.

He is also rumoured to have made a private appearance at a Bollywood function in December.

Watch the music video to Akon's 'Lonely' below: