‘Bharat’ Shoot Kicks Off: Here’s What Role Salman and Disha Play

The film spans 60 years and the actors play circus performers.

Salman Khan and Disha Patani to star in Bharat.

(Photo Courtesy: Zee News)

Salman Khan is all set to start shooting his next project Bharat. The ambitious film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, also stars Priyanka Chopra and Disha Patani. The story is set in the 1960s and Salman reportedly plays a stunt motorcyclist in a circus. The films spans 60 decades and he will be seen donning a variety of looks, including a much younger and leaner version. As per reports, Disha will play the role of a trapeze artist.

An elaborate set of a circus has been constructed in Filmistan studios in Mumbai where Salman and Disha will begin shooting on Sunday. Priyanka, who plays the female lead, will join the film in August. She will be doing a Holi song with Salman before the shoot moves to Malta and Abu Dhabi.

Ali has been prepping for the film for months now. The director spoke to Mumbai Mirror about his vision for the film.

The idea is to create an Indian-Russian circus like Raj Kapoor’s Mera Naam Joker. Performers from all over the world are flying down for the circus tricks which will be a mix of trapeze hoops and rope stunts.

Ali Abbas Zafar, Director

He also shared a sneak peek video on Twitter on Wednesday with the message, “Straps #flying people @Bharat_TheFilm preparation”.

The cast of the film also includes Tabu and Sunil Grover. Bharat is expected to release on Eid 2019.

(Source: Mumbai Mirror)