Salman Khan has began shooting of his next film 'Bharat' in Mumbai, from Monday. Priyanka Chopra has been confirmed to play the leading lady opposite Salman Khan. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Bharat is an official adaptation of 2014 South Korean film Ode to My Father. Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra were last seen in 2008 film, God Tussi Great Ho. The duo are collaborating again for Bharat after almost a decade.
On being a part of the film, Priyanka said in a press statement, “Bharat it is! I’m looking forward to begin shooting this film and working with Salman and Ali again after a considerable time. To all my well-wishers who’ve been so patient and supportive… thank you for your constant support and I’ll see you all at the movies.”
This is Priyanka’s first Bollywood film after Jai Gangaajal; the actor has been busy with her Hollywood commitments and ABC TV show Quantico. Director Ali Abbas Zafer, who has previously directed Priyanka in Gunday, reportedly stated that ‘Bharat’ will be Priyanka Chopra’s homecoming to Bollywood. Priyanka is the biggest Indian artist globally today and a perfect fit for the film as she brings to the table her incredible talent and international appeal.
Salman Khan has started shooting for the film and director Ali Abbas Zafar took to his Twitter page to share the news. He wrote:
And it begins “Bharat” @BeingSalmanKhan . A journey of a man and a nation together . Eid 2019 pic.twitter.com/nD05ca2FDE
— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) April 16, 2018
The film will feature Salman sporting five different looks spanning 60 years. Bharat is produced by Atul Agnihotri and Bhushan Kumar and is gearing up for Eid 2019 release. Salman Khan, who recently got bail after the verdict on the blackbuck case, is also busy finishing the remaining portions of Remo D'Souza's Race 3, co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Daisy Shah, Bobby Deol and Saqib Salem.