Bharat (film)
| Bharat | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ali Abbas Zafar |
| Written by | Ali Abbas Zafar Varun V. Sharma Sayelaluddin Mahalder |
| Story by | Ali Abbas Zafar Sayelaluddin Mahalder |
| Produced by | Atul Agnihotri Alvira Khan Agnihotri Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Salman Khan |
| Starring | Qayyum Ansari Salman Khan Katrina Kaif Tabu Disha Patani Sunil Grover |
| Cinematography | Marcin Laskawiec |
| Edited by | Rameshwar S. Bhagat |
| Music by | (Songs) Vishal–Shekhar (Background Score:) Julius Packiam |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Bharat is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and jointly produced by Atul Agnihotri, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Nikhil Namit, Salman Khan. The film stars Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Tabu, and Disha Patani. Principal photography began in June 2018 and Bharat is scheduled for a theatrical release during Eid 2019.
Cast
- Adnan Siddiqui Shehroz, Aaliyah's Father
- Salman Khan as Bharat
- Nora Fatehi as Aaliyah Shaikh-Paranjpaye, Bharat's love interest and Mahira's teacher
- Tabu as Nusrat, Bharat's first wife
- Disha Patani as Mahira, Bharat and Nusrat's daughter
- Sunil Grover as Fayzal, Bharat's friend
- Jackie Shroff as Osman, Bharat's father
- Sanam Saeed as Sonya, Fayzal's wife
- Aashif Sheikh as Devbhai, a Bihari smuggler
- Ranbir Kapoor cameo
Production
Bharat began its principal photography in late June 2018,[2] and it will be shot in various locations, including Abu Dhabi, Spain, Malta, Punjab and Delhi.[3][4] Priyanka Chopra, who was cast as one of the leading ladies, opted out of the film days before filming her scenes.[5] Ali Abbas Zafar tweeted that her reason for quitting "is very very special, she told us in the nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her".[6] Nikhil Namit, the CEO of Reel Life Productions, said that she quit due to her engagement with Nick Jonas, and accused her of being a "little unprofessional".[7] Chopra was subsequently replaced with Katrina Kaif.[8]
Soundtrack
Vishal-Shekhar will compose songs for the film and Irshad Kamil is the lyricist. This marks third collaboration among Vishal-Shekhar, Irshad, Zafar and Salman Khan. Vishal Dadlani, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Haitham Mohammed Rafi, Salman Ali and Sukhwinder Singh are confirmed singers. The film marks fourth collaboration between Atif and Salman Khan in a row after Tubelight, Tiger Zinda Hai and Race 3 and fifth collaboration including Bajrangi Bhaijaan. It is reported that the crew had shot a holi song with Khan and Disha Patani in a large scale at Film City, Mumbai. They also filmed a romantic song with Khan and Katrina Kaif and one with Nora Fatehi in Malta.
References
- ^ Salman Khan books EID 2019 for the release of his upcoming film 'Bharat'
- ^ "'Bharat': Director Ali Abbas Zafar gives us a sneak peek from the first day of the film's shoot - Bollywood celebs' Instagram pics you should not miss!". The Times of India. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Salman Khan's Bharat to arrive on Eid 2019. Here's everything to know about the film". The Indian Express. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: Shooting of Indian film 'Bharat' starts in Mdina". TVM News Portal. 19 August 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra leaves Salman Khan's Bharat to marry Nick Jonas? Ali Abbas Zafar drops a massive hint". Hindustan Times. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "Ali Abbas Zafar confirms Priyanka Chopra no more a part of Salman Khan starrer 'Bharat' and the reason is "very special"". The Times of India. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Irked By Priyanka Chopra's Exit From Bharat, Salman Khan Goes Into Overdrive To Find Leading Lady". Mid Day. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ Coutinho, Natasha (30 July 2018). "Katrina Kaif replaces Priyanka Chopra in Ali Abbas Zafar's Bharat". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 30 July 2018.