Tabu came onboard after several meetings. (Image courtesy: Instagram)
Highlights
- Ali Abbas Zafar says he's looking forward to start filming
- This is Salman's third film with Ali Abbas Zafar
- Bharat is aiming for Eid 2019 release
Actress Tabu is now Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra's new
Bharat co-star. Director Ali Abbas Zafar announced on Twitter that Tabu will soon starting filming along with Salman and Priyanka. In a statement Ali Abbas Zafar said: "I've been a huge fan of Tabu's work and always wished to work with her. After several meetings with her, I'm happy it is finally happening with
Bharat and am looking forward to the shoot." Ali Abbas Zafar will direct Tabu for the first time in
Bharat, which is a remake of Korean film
Ode To My Father.
He has earlier directed Salman in
Tiger Zinda Hai and
Sultan while he worked with Priyanka Chopra in
Gunday.
Salman Khan and Tabu last co-starred in Sohail Khan's
Jai Ho, in which they played onscreen siblings. They've also co-starred in films such as
Hum Saath-Saath Hai and
Biwi No 1. However, Priyanka and Tabu will share the screen space for the first time.
Apart from Salman Khan,
Priyanka Chopra and Tabu,
Baaghi 2 actress Disha Patani will also be seen in
Bharat. Last week, Disha tweeted that she's been roped in to
play the role of a trapeze artiste in the movie:
In
Bharat, Salman Khan will be seen in five different looks spanning 60 years. The 52-year-old actor will reportedly also be depicted in his late 20s, for which the makers will recreate Salman
Maine Pyaar Kiya look.
Bharat, which is produced by Salman's brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, will be shot across locations in Abu Dhabi and Spain, besides Punjab and Delhi in India. The film is expected to release on
Eid next year.