(Mumbai Mirror)
Under the tutelage of Transformers action director Conrad Palmisano, the actress is busy doing some daredevil stunts
He directed Sheila LeBeouf's stunts in Transformers. Nicolas Cage, too, is busy learning his action sequences from him for his forthcoming film Seeking Justice. But currently, Hollywood action director Conrad Palmisano is busy helping Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan perform some daredevil stunts on the sets of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger in Cuba. And Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Katrina under the tutelage of Conrad is busy performing what a member of the Cuban unit describes as the 'real thing'.
The real thing is 'scary' but Katrina isn't afraid. Talking about her stunts, Katrina said, "It's scary. But it is also great fun. I've only done very delicate feminine roles till now. This is a new challenge for me. I guess that's what I'm looking for at this stage of my career."
A unit member informed Mumbai Mirror, "Katrina is really pushing herself to perform stunts that are generally done by male actors. She has been doing free-falls and midair fights with Salman."
Apparently, action director Conrad had initially suggested something 'softer' for Katrina. "Two very different sets of stunts were planned for Katrina and Salman. But Kat was too excited and wanted to do whatever Salman was doing. Conrad finally gave in to her wishes," added the unit member.
Katrina in fact has been getting up really early to practice her stunts under the Cuban sun. "She wakes up at the crack of dawn. And she gets down to serious business. She practices every sequence."
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Ek Tha Tiger Is 2012 Eid Release For Salman Khan
(YRF Press Release)
Yash Raj Films’ romantic thriller, Ek tha Tiger, which was scheduled for a 1st June release will now release in theatres worldwide on EID 2012.
Since Aamir Khan wanted to release his next film, directed by Reema Kagti, on 1st June, he requested Salman Khan & Aditya Chopra to shift Ek tha Tiger to accommodate this release. Given the close relationship and mutual respect they share for one another, both Adi and Salman were happy to oblige and shift the release to Eid.
Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.
The film is based on a story by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. Aseem Mishra, who has worked with Kabir on New York, is the DOP. The music will be scored by Suhail Sen.
The film is currently shooting in Dublin from where it moves on to Turkey for its next schedule.
Yash Raj Films’ romantic thriller, Ek tha Tiger, which was scheduled for a 1st June release will now release in theatres worldwide on EID 2012.
Since Aamir Khan wanted to release his next film, directed by Reema Kagti, on 1st June, he requested Salman Khan & Aditya Chopra to shift Ek tha Tiger to accommodate this release. Given the close relationship and mutual respect they share for one another, both Adi and Salman were happy to oblige and shift the release to Eid.
Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.
The film is based on a story by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. Aseem Mishra, who has worked with Kabir on New York, is the DOP. The music will be scored by Suhail Sen.
The film is currently shooting in Dublin from where it moves on to Turkey for its next schedule.
Salman's next film to be shot in five countries
(Caroline D'Cruz, TNN )
If you are a die hard Salman Khan fan then here's a piece of Sallu news for you to wrap yourself around. Salman Khan starrer, " Ek Tha Tiger" will be shot in five countries, according to the director of the film, Kabir Khan.
Kabir recently tweeted, "For all those asking... Im sorry I cant reveal all the countries at this stage... all I can say is that Tiger is being shot in 5 countries.
" The film will pair Salman opposite alleged former flame Katrina Kaif and is due to release early next year. The under-production film will see Salman, who is on a hit streak with back-to-back successful films, paired opposite Katrina Kaif, the blue-eyed B-wood girl who can do no wrong. Together, let's hope this explosive jodi makes a film to remember!
If you are a die hard Salman Khan fan then here's a piece of Sallu news for you to wrap yourself around. Salman Khan starrer, " Ek Tha Tiger" will be shot in five countries, according to the director of the film, Kabir Khan.
Kabir recently tweeted, "For all those asking... Im sorry I cant reveal all the countries at this stage... all I can say is that Tiger is being shot in 5 countries.
" The film will pair Salman opposite alleged former flame Katrina Kaif and is due to release early next year. The under-production film will see Salman, who is on a hit streak with back-to-back successful films, paired opposite Katrina Kaif, the blue-eyed B-wood girl who can do no wrong. Together, let's hope this explosive jodi makes a film to remember!
"We have some amazing scenes in 'Ek Tha Tiger'" - Katrina
(Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz)
A few years back quite a few detractors had rejoiced when Katrina was signed for a serious affair like 'New York' coming from Yash Raj Films. They were sure that she would fail but Chopras had good belief in her. They played to her strengths and managed to hide her weaknesses. Now with 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' also finding brownie points coming it's way mainly due to Katrina's presence, they have wasted no time in rewarding her, what with a film each with Aamir Khan (Dhoom 3), Salman Khan (Ek Tha Tiger) and Shahrukh Khan (untitled film to be directed by Yash Chopra).
Call it a clich but the writing is pretty much clear on the wall - Katrina Kaif is easily Yash Chopra's newest blue eye girl, what with multiple films falling in her kitty at a rapid pace.
"Now this is something that is already making quite a few cynics hide their faces and look the other way because they had never imagined Katrina being summoned at least for those roles that required her to actually act," says a filmmaker on condition of anonymity.
As Katrina about being entrusted to deliver in quite a few biggies, especially her immediate next release 'Ek Tha Tiger' and she says, "See, we are trying our best. It is good to be shooting for the film and we have a good script in hand to work upon. As for the performance standing out then well, we have some amazing scenes, sequences and locations in 'Ek Tha Tiger' which I believe would help enhance the performance as well."
Aah, now if only Katrina could acknowledge herself a little more than being her diplomatic self, there may well have been yet another inclusion of a fiery actress in the world of Bollywood.
A few years back quite a few detractors had rejoiced when Katrina was signed for a serious affair like 'New York' coming from Yash Raj Films. They were sure that she would fail but Chopras had good belief in her. They played to her strengths and managed to hide her weaknesses. Now with 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' also finding brownie points coming it's way mainly due to Katrina's presence, they have wasted no time in rewarding her, what with a film each with Aamir Khan (Dhoom 3), Salman Khan (Ek Tha Tiger) and Shahrukh Khan (untitled film to be directed by Yash Chopra).
Call it a clich but the writing is pretty much clear on the wall - Katrina Kaif is easily Yash Chopra's newest blue eye girl, what with multiple films falling in her kitty at a rapid pace.
"Now this is something that is already making quite a few cynics hide their faces and look the other way because they had never imagined Katrina being summoned at least for those roles that required her to actually act," says a filmmaker on condition of anonymity.
As Katrina about being entrusted to deliver in quite a few biggies, especially her immediate next release 'Ek Tha Tiger' and she says, "See, we are trying our best. It is good to be shooting for the film and we have a good script in hand to work upon. As for the performance standing out then well, we have some amazing scenes, sequences and locations in 'Ek Tha Tiger' which I believe would help enhance the performance as well."
Aah, now if only Katrina could acknowledge herself a little more than being her diplomatic self, there may well have been yet another inclusion of a fiery actress in the world of Bollywood.
Katrina: No trouble on Ek Tha Tiger sets
(Rediff)
Recent reports suggested that there was union trouble for the unit of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger while shooting at an outdoor location in Dublin.
The film's heroine Katrina Kaif denies this. "This is the first time I am hearing of this. What trouble? Which workers' strike? We've been shooting here uninterrupted since we arrived. There's been absolutely no disturbance of any kind. In fact, the local people here are very supportive. They go out of their way to make us feel at home," she says.
The only sore point, if any, is that Katrina is shooting during the night.
"I am unable to keep in touch with anyone back home because I am asleep during the day," she says.
Yet, she tries to keep tabs on the collections of her last release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. "Imran (Khan), Ali (Zafar) and I had so much fun shooting it. It was one of the most enjoyable shootings of my life. We'd do a shot and then laugh over it for hours."
The idea of a Mere Brother… sequel has been put forward. If it materializes, Katrina is game for it.
Recent reports suggested that there was union trouble for the unit of Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger while shooting at an outdoor location in Dublin.
The film's heroine Katrina Kaif denies this. "This is the first time I am hearing of this. What trouble? Which workers' strike? We've been shooting here uninterrupted since we arrived. There's been absolutely no disturbance of any kind. In fact, the local people here are very supportive. They go out of their way to make us feel at home," she says.
The only sore point, if any, is that Katrina is shooting during the night.
"I am unable to keep in touch with anyone back home because I am asleep during the day," she says.
Yet, she tries to keep tabs on the collections of her last release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. "Imran (Khan), Ali (Zafar) and I had so much fun shooting it. It was one of the most enjoyable shootings of my life. We'd do a shot and then laugh over it for hours."
The idea of a Mere Brother… sequel has been put forward. If it materializes, Katrina is game for it.
Director Ali Zafar to assist Kabir Khan in 'Ek Tha Tiger'
(Mid - Day)
The director of the film, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Ali Zafar is off to Dublin to assist Kabir Khan in his film, Ek Tha Tiger.
As the second unit director Ali will be supervising the action sequences.
Ali shares a special bond with Kabir, who he assisted in New York and instead of working on his next he thought it was better idea to join Kabir's team and learn a few more things. Impressive.
Pritam chooses Dhoom 3 over Ek Tha Tiger
(By Bollywood Hungama News Network)
Music director Pritam Chakraborty was supposed to compose the music for Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger, both YRF films. But since the music of both the films needed to be composed simultaneously, it was difficult for Pritam to work on both the projects at the same time.
Besides, Pritam has a line up of other movies like Players, Tezz, Barfee, Race 2, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 and Jannat 2, so it was difficult for him to compose both Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger at the same time. Hence, he requested producer Aditya Chopra to excuse him from one of the films.
Since Pritam has worked on the Dhoom franchise from the beginning, Aditya Chopra told him to work on Dhoom 3 and leave Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam also agreed with Aditya's decision.
YRF has now roped in music director Sohail Sen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Sohail Sen was the music director of YRF's recent release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Aditya Chopra was really impressed with his work and asked him to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger and he gladly agreed to do so.
There is no animosity between Pritam and Sohail. In fact Pritam was really happy that Sohail has been chosen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam said, "I really like Sohail's music and wish him all the best with Ek Tha Tiger."
Music director Pritam Chakraborty was supposed to compose the music for Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger, both YRF films. But since the music of both the films needed to be composed simultaneously, it was difficult for Pritam to work on both the projects at the same time.
Besides, Pritam has a line up of other movies like Players, Tezz, Barfee, Race 2, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 and Jannat 2, so it was difficult for him to compose both Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger at the same time. Hence, he requested producer Aditya Chopra to excuse him from one of the films.
Since Pritam has worked on the Dhoom franchise from the beginning, Aditya Chopra told him to work on Dhoom 3 and leave Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam also agreed with Aditya's decision.
YRF has now roped in music director Sohail Sen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Sohail Sen was the music director of YRF's recent release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Aditya Chopra was really impressed with his work and asked him to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger and he gladly agreed to do so.
There is no animosity between Pritam and Sohail. In fact Pritam was really happy that Sohail has been chosen to compose the music of Ek Tha Tiger. Pritam said, "I really like Sohail's music and wish him all the best with Ek Tha Tiger."
Check Out: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif on sets of Ek Tha Tiger
(By Bollywood Hungama News Network)
After the success of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Katrina Kaif has started shooting for another YRF production Ek Tha Tiger with Salman Khan. This is Katrina's third film with YRF banner and Salman's first. Ek Tha Tiger is directed by Kabir Khan, who earlier made Kabul Express and New York for YRF.
Katrina and Salman were spotted shooting for the film at Trinity College, Dublin. Bollywood Hungama brings you a few stills of the actors on the sets of this Kabir Khan film.
Katrina and Salman were spotted shooting for the film at Trinity College, Dublin. Bollywood Hungama brings you a few stills of the actors on the sets of this Kabir Khan film.
I am Katrina’s bodyguard: Salman Khan
Katrina Kaif readily agreed to shake a leg for Bodyguard’s title number, and didn’t even ask for a fee. Not surprisingly, her ‘friend’ Salman Khan also refers to her as part of his family. With this item number, the rumoured ex couple are back on screen together after Yuvvraj (2008), and rumours about their reunion are running strong again.
Ask Salman about it and he shoots back, “What’s there to react? Katrina and I are also doing Ek Tha Tiger together. Likhne waale likhenge jo unka man karega (those who have to write will write whatever they want); they have time to write such things. Why should I waste my energy on it? We would rather work harder on our films.”
A few days back, a tabloid quoted Katrina as saying thus: ‘I can’t deny my equation with him (Salman) has changed.’ But Salman isn’t amused. “What equation? I really don’t know what she said. As far as I am concerned, our equation is absolutely the same as earlier,” says the Dabangg (2010) star.
But doesn’t Salman feel such reports stem from the fact that they were in a relationship earlier? “Did I say so? Or did she say so?” he questions. “We’ve always maintained that we’re good friends and get along absolutely fine.”
And even as they shoot for Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger, Kat has stated that she’s comfortable working with him. “Yes, she is very comfortable with me and my entire family. In fact, she is a part of the family. We have known her for the longest time now,” says Salman, adding further in jest, “Like in the movie, I play Kareena’s character’s bodyguard, like that I am Katrina’s bodyguard.”
(Extract from : HT Interview by Prashant Singh)
Ask Salman about it and he shoots back, “What’s there to react? Katrina and I are also doing Ek Tha Tiger together. Likhne waale likhenge jo unka man karega (those who have to write will write whatever they want); they have time to write such things. Why should I waste my energy on it? We would rather work harder on our films.”
A few days back, a tabloid quoted Katrina as saying thus: ‘I can’t deny my equation with him (Salman) has changed.’ But Salman isn’t amused. “What equation? I really don’t know what she said. As far as I am concerned, our equation is absolutely the same as earlier,” says the Dabangg (2010) star.
But doesn’t Salman feel such reports stem from the fact that they were in a relationship earlier? “Did I say so? Or did she say so?” he questions. “We’ve always maintained that we’re good friends and get along absolutely fine.”
And even as they shoot for Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger, Kat has stated that she’s comfortable working with him. “Yes, she is very comfortable with me and my entire family. In fact, she is a part of the family. We have known her for the longest time now,” says Salman, adding further in jest, “Like in the movie, I play Kareena’s character’s bodyguard, like that I am Katrina’s bodyguard.”
(Extract from : HT Interview by Prashant Singh)
YRF releases first of its kind Digital Poster for “EK THA TIGER”
In yet another first, Yash Raj Films releases the first look of the Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif starrer, EK THA TIGER, in an exclusive first of its kind online digital poster.
Catch the full impact of this digital poster on WWW.EKTHATIGER.COM
Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the romantic thriller starts shooting today for its first schedule. The film is based on a story by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. The film releases on 1st June 2012 in theatres worldwide.
(YRF)
Will Salman enjoy 'Bourne' inspired action in Ek Tha Tiger?
With Ready being a blockbuster success, Chillar Party out of his way and shooting of Bodyguard over, Salman Khan is now all set to step into one of his biggest films till date - Ek Tha Tiger. While a lot has been said and written about the film bringing back Salman together with Katrina Kaif, what has further added to the intrigue is the thriller base of the film. The latest development in this direction is that Yash Raj Films and director Kabir Khan would be shooting some of the key sequences of Ek Tha Tiger in the same style that would remind film buffs of thriller Bourne series.
"It is a known fact that Salman would be travelling across globe for Ek Tha Tiger which would be shot at various unseen exotic locations. This is similar to thrillers like Bourne series which again required it's lead protagonist to get into globe trotting mode", comments a source.
So while the makers have emphasized on the fact that at the core of it Ek Tha Tiger is a romantic thriller, Kabir's penchant for shooting his films abroad has made one expect a slick thriller in a similar format as Bourne.
"If you see my earlier films like Kabul Express and New York, you would agree that locations were important characters there. I couldn't have set films anywhere else but these countries. Similarly even for Ek Tha Tiger, I am not going to four countries just because either I want to travel or my producers are willing to spend a fortune on the film", says Kabir Khan who is gearing up to kick-start the first schedule of his most expensive film till date.
The source adds, "The film is an international thriller and Bhai is quite kicked about starting it soon. He himself is quite fascinated by the Bourne touch here. He understands though that from the core story and plot perspective, there is nothing common between Ek Tha Tiger and Bourne films. Still the very fact that even Bourne was required to traverse the entire globe on a mission, even Ek Tha Tiger follows suit. This is for the first time ever in over two decade career that Salman would be travelling so extensively for a film of his."
On asked to comment on the Bourne influence on Ek Tha Tiger, Rafiq Gangjee of Yash Raj Films said, "The only similarity between the two films may probably be the style of some of the action, nothing more than that."
With Kabir sounding pretty excited about taking his thriller across the globe, one can only expect the drama to intensify in months to come.
(By Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood hungama)
"It is a known fact that Salman would be travelling across globe for Ek Tha Tiger which would be shot at various unseen exotic locations. This is similar to thrillers like Bourne series which again required it's lead protagonist to get into globe trotting mode", comments a source.
So while the makers have emphasized on the fact that at the core of it Ek Tha Tiger is a romantic thriller, Kabir's penchant for shooting his films abroad has made one expect a slick thriller in a similar format as Bourne.
"If you see my earlier films like Kabul Express and New York, you would agree that locations were important characters there. I couldn't have set films anywhere else but these countries. Similarly even for Ek Tha Tiger, I am not going to four countries just because either I want to travel or my producers are willing to spend a fortune on the film", says Kabir Khan who is gearing up to kick-start the first schedule of his most expensive film till date.
The source adds, "The film is an international thriller and Bhai is quite kicked about starting it soon. He himself is quite fascinated by the Bourne touch here. He understands though that from the core story and plot perspective, there is nothing common between Ek Tha Tiger and Bourne films. Still the very fact that even Bourne was required to traverse the entire globe on a mission, even Ek Tha Tiger follows suit. This is for the first time ever in over two decade career that Salman would be travelling so extensively for a film of his."
On asked to comment on the Bourne influence on Ek Tha Tiger, Rafiq Gangjee of Yash Raj Films said, "The only similarity between the two films may probably be the style of some of the action, nothing more than that."
With Kabir sounding pretty excited about taking his thriller across the globe, one can only expect the drama to intensify in months to come.
(By Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood hungama)
'Ek Tha Tiger' most commercial film of mine: Kabir Khan
After two realistic projects 'New York' and 'Kabul Express', Kabir Khan says he is all set to make his most commercial film with Yash Raj's 'Ek Tha Tiger', starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. "'Ek Tha Tiger' is the most commercially accessible mainstream film of mine.
It is not just the starcast but also the story which is larger than life. The subject demands that the story telling is flamboyant here," Kabir told PTI. The film, which brings together Katrina and Salman, will see Kabir make an attempt to blend his art of portraying realistic stories on screen and the demands of a masala entertainer.
"There are two parts to making a film. One comes from what is inherent to you as a person and a director. That cannot change as there is certain craft which comes into play here. "On the other hand, there is a certain demand of a narrative. If you can blend the two together well, nothing better than that. My endeavour is to do that only. I want my aesthetics to be intact," said Kabir.
John Abraham starrer 'New York', inspired by the 9/11 attacks, was his last release. The director, who talked about the issue of terrorism in his film 'Kabul Express' as well, said he was not under the pressure of audience exportations while scripting 'Ek Tha Tiger'. "I wasn't carrying that baggage. I never thought that I had to write something that was bigger or better than 'New York'.
The characters did what they were expected to do in the story. "There is this ongoing trend to make a sequel in order to take forward the hit formula. However, I never had any intention to do that with 'New York' because as far as I am concerned, the story of 'New York' is over. The film had met a natural end so there was no scope left whatsoever to take it any further."
The director said he is taking to a different format of story-telling with 'Ek Tha Tiger', which will be a big change from that of 'Kabul Express' or 'New York'. "I intend to bring in some growth in terms of story telling. Now that's a big shift that you would see in 'Ek Tha Tiger'. While 'Kabul Express' and 'New York' had to be narrated in a certain style, they couldn't have been flamboyant or over stated. I think I can afford to do that in 'Ek Tha Tiger'." 'Ek Tha Tiger' kickstarts shooting this month and is aiming for Summer 2012 release.
(PTI / Mid - Day)
It is not just the starcast but also the story which is larger than life. The subject demands that the story telling is flamboyant here," Kabir told PTI. The film, which brings together Katrina and Salman, will see Kabir make an attempt to blend his art of portraying realistic stories on screen and the demands of a masala entertainer.
"There are two parts to making a film. One comes from what is inherent to you as a person and a director. That cannot change as there is certain craft which comes into play here. "On the other hand, there is a certain demand of a narrative. If you can blend the two together well, nothing better than that. My endeavour is to do that only. I want my aesthetics to be intact," said Kabir.
John Abraham starrer 'New York', inspired by the 9/11 attacks, was his last release. The director, who talked about the issue of terrorism in his film 'Kabul Express' as well, said he was not under the pressure of audience exportations while scripting 'Ek Tha Tiger'. "I wasn't carrying that baggage. I never thought that I had to write something that was bigger or better than 'New York'.
The characters did what they were expected to do in the story. "There is this ongoing trend to make a sequel in order to take forward the hit formula. However, I never had any intention to do that with 'New York' because as far as I am concerned, the story of 'New York' is over. The film had met a natural end so there was no scope left whatsoever to take it any further."
The director said he is taking to a different format of story-telling with 'Ek Tha Tiger', which will be a big change from that of 'Kabul Express' or 'New York'. "I intend to bring in some growth in terms of story telling. Now that's a big shift that you would see in 'Ek Tha Tiger'. While 'Kabul Express' and 'New York' had to be narrated in a certain style, they couldn't have been flamboyant or over stated. I think I can afford to do that in 'Ek Tha Tiger'." 'Ek Tha Tiger' kickstarts shooting this month and is aiming for Summer 2012 release.
(PTI / Mid - Day)
Ek Tha Tiger releasing 1st June 2012
Yash Raj Films romantic-thriller "EK THA TIGER" goes on floor end July and is slated for a 1st June 2012 release.
Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.
The film is based on a story by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. Aseem Mishra, who has worked with Kabir on New York, will be the DOP. The music will be scored by Pritam.
The film has generated tremendous anticipation since its announcement. Wait for updates as we go along.
(YRF)
Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.
The film is based on a story by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. Aseem Mishra, who has worked with Kabir on New York, will be the DOP. The music will be scored by Pritam.
The film has generated tremendous anticipation since its announcement. Wait for updates as we go along.
(YRF)
Salman Khan to shoot in Iraq
The YRF project, Ek Tha Tiger, is taking the genre of a romantic thriller to a whole new level. The Salman Khan Katrina Kaif starrer directed by Kabir Khan, would be the first Bollywood film to be shot in Iraq.
For obvious reasons, acquiring the permission has been quite a feat. Reportedly, YRF sent a letter to the Iraqi government a few months ago, requesting for permission to shoot a major action sequence in the country with Salman.
Not only has the government granted filming permissions, but has also made provisions to ensure the security of the cast and crew. And to top it off, the government has made arrangements for the crew to commute by helicopter from one shooting location to another.
Our source told us, "It was expected that the permission would be granted. We guess Iraq wants to convey loud and clear that all is well in their country."
However, as with most decisions that affect the Dabangg man, the move to approach the Iraqi government did not happen before Kabir and YRF sought Salman's permission. The source added, "Salman is extremely excited about shooting in Iraq. When Kabir Khan told him about the schedule in Iraq, he immediately agreed."
The director is scheduled to leave for Iraq today to scout around for the exact locations for shoot. The source explained, "He will be zeroing down on the spots where Salman will shoot. He will return in a week. After that, he will go to Iraq with Salman, in August."
Unfortunately, Salman, who will have to stay in the country for a minimum of eight days for the action sequence, will experience this rare opportunity solo, as his off-screen ex-girlfriend and the film's lead actress, Katrina Kaif, will not be needed for the shoot.
(VICKEY LALWANI , Mumbai Mirror)
For obvious reasons, acquiring the permission has been quite a feat. Reportedly, YRF sent a letter to the Iraqi government a few months ago, requesting for permission to shoot a major action sequence in the country with Salman.
Not only has the government granted filming permissions, but has also made provisions to ensure the security of the cast and crew. And to top it off, the government has made arrangements for the crew to commute by helicopter from one shooting location to another.
Our source told us, "It was expected that the permission would be granted. We guess Iraq wants to convey loud and clear that all is well in their country."
However, as with most decisions that affect the Dabangg man, the move to approach the Iraqi government did not happen before Kabir and YRF sought Salman's permission. The source added, "Salman is extremely excited about shooting in Iraq. When Kabir Khan told him about the schedule in Iraq, he immediately agreed."
The director is scheduled to leave for Iraq today to scout around for the exact locations for shoot. The source explained, "He will be zeroing down on the spots where Salman will shoot. He will return in a week. After that, he will go to Iraq with Salman, in August."
Unfortunately, Salman, who will have to stay in the country for a minimum of eight days for the action sequence, will experience this rare opportunity solo, as his off-screen ex-girlfriend and the film's lead actress, Katrina Kaif, will not be needed for the shoot.
(VICKEY LALWANI , Mumbai Mirror)
Katrina's the mediator!
Salman Khan hasn't worked with director Kabir Khan and producer Aditya Chopra before and we hear that the situation is kind of awkward for the duo who will soon start filming Ek Tha Tiger which also stars Katrina Kaif.
Since Salman is not a phone person, Adi seems to have decided that the best way to communicate with his hero is through Kat.
Since Kat shares a good bond with the having worked with them before, she doesn't mind playing the messenger between them and her ex-boyfriend. Buzz is that both Khan and Chopra haven't really opened up to each other. Perhaps it has something to do with the producer being close to his rival SRK. We are sure things will improve once they begin shooting for the film.
(TOI)
Since Salman is not a phone person, Adi seems to have decided that the best way to communicate with his hero is through Kat.
Since Kat shares a good bond with the having worked with them before, she doesn't mind playing the messenger between them and her ex-boyfriend. Buzz is that both Khan and Chopra haven't really opened up to each other. Perhaps it has something to do with the producer being close to his rival SRK. We are sure things will improve once they begin shooting for the film.
(TOI)
Did YRF first offer Ek Tha Tiger to Shah Rukh Khan?
Yash Raj Films probably made one of the biggest announcements last week when they signed Salman Khan along with Katrina Kaif for Kabir Khan's directorial venture Ek Tha Tiger. The news was indeed big as it is the first time Salman is working with Yash Raj Films.
However, not many people know that the same film had earlier been offered to YRF favourite and Salman's rival Shah Rukh Khan who unfortunately couldn't take it up due to date issues. King Khan in a recent interview has confirmed the same and has said that he doesn't have any regrets that YRF have now gone ahead and signed Salman for the project. However, it remains to be seen if Sallu was aware of this fact before signing the project.
(By Bollywood Hungama News Network)
However, not many people know that the same film had earlier been offered to YRF favourite and Salman's rival Shah Rukh Khan who unfortunately couldn't take it up due to date issues. King Khan in a recent interview has confirmed the same and has said that he doesn't have any regrets that YRF have now gone ahead and signed Salman for the project. However, it remains to be seen if Sallu was aware of this fact before signing the project.
(By Bollywood Hungama News Network)
Is Yash Raj Bending Their Rules For Salman?
Yash Raj Films is apparently bending their rules for Salman Khan.
A source from the unit of his film Ek Tha Tiger with Kabir Khan revealed that the actor will be allowed to park his personal vanity van in the studios.
Usually YRF doesn't allow outside vans to come in their compound. But Sallu made it very clear that he would be doing this project totally on his rules.
The source said, "Salman doesn't understand the old school dynamics of the production house and they aren't familiar with his mood swings and demands. There will be friction, but at the end of the day they want to put of a successful film, so issues will be resolved and put aside."
(Mid-Day.com)
A source from the unit of his film Ek Tha Tiger with Kabir Khan revealed that the actor will be allowed to park his personal vanity van in the studios.
Usually YRF doesn't allow outside vans to come in their compound. But Sallu made it very clear that he would be doing this project totally on his rules.
The source said, "Salman doesn't understand the old school dynamics of the production house and they aren't familiar with his mood swings and demands. There will be friction, but at the end of the day they want to put of a successful film, so issues will be resolved and put aside."
(Mid-Day.com)
Katrina looking forward to Kabir Khan's next
After delivering an impressive performance in Kabir Khan's New York, Katrina Kaif will again be working with the director in Ek Tha Tiger opposite Salman Khan. The actress says she is looking forward to the film.
"I had an amazing experience, a little bit of a life-changing experience during the making of New York. Kabir is one of the most wonderful people I have met. We wanted to work together, I'm really looking forward to it. Also, this is my third film with YRF, that is great too," Katrina told reporters here.
The father-son duo of Yash and Aditya Chopra has written the script of Ek Tha Tiger, while the screenplay and dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra.
Pritam Chakraborty will compose music of for the film, going on floors in early July. It is slated for a mid-2012 release.
(IANS)(IBN Live)
"I had an amazing experience, a little bit of a life-changing experience during the making of New York. Kabir is one of the most wonderful people I have met. We wanted to work together, I'm really looking forward to it. Also, this is my third film with YRF, that is great too," Katrina told reporters here.
The father-son duo of Yash and Aditya Chopra has written the script of Ek Tha Tiger, while the screenplay and dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra.
Pritam Chakraborty will compose music of for the film, going on floors in early July. It is slated for a mid-2012 release.
(IANS)(IBN Live)
SALMAN KHAN & KATRINA KAIF TEAM UP FOR YASH RAJ FILMS
Yash Raj Films is pleased to announce its next project. Directed by Kabir Khan and Produced by Aditya Chopra, the romantic-thriller "EK THA TIGER", stars Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.
Yash Chopra, speaking about the project, said it was a very happy moment for him. "Everyone knows my association with Salim saab, having worked together on Deewaar, Trishul and Kaala Patthar. It is a very happy moment for me and YRF to have his son Salman with us for the first time. Over the years, Salman has become a very matured and talented actor and both he and the beautiful Katrina have a tremendous connect with their audiences. Combined with Kabir's edgy directorial skills, we can all look forward to a thrilling film. I really loved the script which is based on a story written by Adi and I am sure that the whole team will do an excellent job on this project."
Salman Khan was also honoured to be working with YRF for the first time. He said, “In the past Adi and I have met a few times on various projects but somehow, when Kabir and he came to me with this particular story, we all just knew that this was the one. It is a very ambitious project and will be a challenge for all of us, but that's exactly what makes it such a big draw. Above all this, I’m honoured to be working with Yashji, who has worked so closely with my Dad in the past.”"
The story is by Aditya Chopra and the Screenplay & Dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. Aseem Mishra, who has worked with Kabir on New York, will be the DOP. The music will be scored by Pritam.
The film starts shooting early July and is slated for a mid-2012 release.
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