Salman Khan at an event in Mumbai
Highlights
- The actor has worked with Salman Khan in Karan Arjun
- Bharat will release on Eid next year
- Bharat will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar
The newest entrant to join the cast of
Bharat is actor Aasif Sheikh. Interestingly, this won't be the first time that Aasif will be sharing screen space with Salman Khan. The duo have worked together in films such as
Karan Arjun,
Bandhan,
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa. The two were last seen together in the 2006 film
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar. The news was disseminated through
Bharat's official Twitter page. The post read: "Ace comedian Aasif Sheikh from popular TV serial
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! to work with Salman Khan after 12 years." Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar,
Bharatfeatures Priyanka Chopra, Tabu, Disha Patni and comedian Sunil Grover.
Here's the aforementioned post.
Aasif Sheikh started his career with India's first daily television show
Hum Log and became a household name after featuring in the popular sitcom
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!. He has been part of many television shows such as
Yes Boss,
Detective Karan and
Chidiya Ghar among others.
In
Bharat,
Salman Khan will be seen sporting five different looks spanning 60 year. The actor will also be seen playing a 20-year-old character in the film. The film will be shot across different locations in Abu Dhabi, Punjab and Delhi.
The film will be co-produced by
Salman Khan's brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's production house Reel Life Production Pvt Ltd and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. It is an adaptation of a 2014 South Korean film
Ode To My Father.
Bharat is scheduled to release on Eid, next year.