Kabir Khan reveals Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif had damaged up earlier than casting for Ek Tha Tiger: ‘He knew my connection together with her’ | Hindi Film Information

Kabir Khan just lately opened up in regards to the intriguing journey of bringing ex-lovers Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif collectively for Yash Raj Movies‘ (YRF) Tiger franchise. The director revealed the challenges and feelings behind casting the duo, particularly contemplating their relationship dynamics on the time.
Throughout a dialog with casting director Mukesh Chhabra for Mashable India’s The Bombay Desires, Kabir recalled the preliminary discomfort between Salman and Katrina, who had simply ended their relationship, when he and Aditya Chopra approached Salman for Ek Tha Tiger.
“We had been going again from Salman’s home. This was the day Salman lastly mentioned sure that we had been doing the movie. Katrina had already signed the movie. She was Zoya. Katrina is rather like a household to me. She is extraordinarily near Mini (Mathur), children and me. Vicky can be now an integral a part of our household. After which we went to Salman. This was the stage after they had damaged up, so it wasn’t like comfy. I informed him I needed Katrina and he knew my connection together with her,” Kabir shared.

Kabir then expressed his shock and gratitude when Salman agreed to do the movie. “Adi (Aditya Chopra) and I had been driving again from Salman’s place Galaxy (residence) to Yash Raj studios and we had been silent as a result of we had simply solid Salman Khan for the primary time for Tiger (Ek Tha Tiger), Katrina was (already) there. I believe for about 5-10 minutes we saved silent after which he mentioned, ‘yaar bahot badi casting hai (Buddy, that is an unimaginable casting)’. And the very subsequent day we introduced it,” he added.

The success of Ek Tha Tiger paved the way in which for Salman and Katrina to collaborate additional within the Tiger franchise, together with Tiger Zinda Hai and the upcoming Tiger 3. Their on-screen chemistry {and professional} camaraderie have been celebrated by audiences, making them considered one of Bollywood’s most beloved pairs. Moreover, they reunited in Bharat after Priyanka Chopra’s exit from the venture, showcasing their rapport on display screen.