One Direction member Zayn Malik will enjoy a solo career for a short period as he records a song for a Bollywood film.

Many rumors about One Direction's Harry Styles looking for a solo career have been making the rounds for a while now. However, it seems that Zayn Malik will be first to get a taste of what life is professionally, when he's away from the band. According to a report from The Mirror, Malik has been offered half a million dollars to sing a song for an upcoming Bollywood movie. The report also revealed that the 21-year-old singer was very successful in wooing producers and music directors from India with his voice. His global appeal has also added to his cause, contributing largely to him landing the project.

"One Direction has a huge following among the youth, especially in major cities," a Bollywood producer told the publication. "Zayn Malik is very well-known in that circle and holds tremendous promise if given the right break in a Bollywood film."

That's not all! Some insiders also have it that the One Direction member may also try his hands at acting very soon, and will appear on the big screen too.

"One very big production company is putting together an offer for him to act as well as sing," a movie insider revealed. "He has turned down one song so far but if the right one comes along it could be great for him."

This is not the first time Bollywood has roped in International singers for their projects. In the past, Snoop Dogg and Kylie Minogue have also lent their voices for some of the leading stars in the film fraternity.