Roshmilla Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 19, 2014)

Zoya Akhtar has set sail with the cast and crew of Dil Dhadakne Do on the cruise which has been the talk of B-town for weeks. Mirror caught up with co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani just as the first shot of the film was being canned. On board the liner, which has set off from Barcelona, are Ranveer Singh, Anil Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra and Shifaali Shah with Anushka Sharma set to join them next week.

“For the next six weeks we will be sailing through Spain, Italy, France and Tunisia and filming along the way. Then we spend three weeks shooting in Turkey before returning to Mumbai," said an excited Ritesh, who couldn't wait to get back to the monitor to check out the maiden shot.

As they tour some of the most beautiful cities in the world, including Barcelona, Rome, Florence and Naples, Zoya and Ritesh have come up with a multi-tasking idea to keep their stars busy even as they film their shots.

Instead of a designated still photographer, the actors will double up as shutterbugs and capture all the action as well as their scenic surroundings. Each of the six actors will be appointed official photographer for a week and their clicks will then be uploaded on a digital platform as a travelogue.

“They will be taking pictures of the six ports along the way. Their visual perspectives, along with their thoughts, will be a break from the usual boring routine of still photography and make the process of filming interactive and fun for everyone including their fans,” pointed out Ritesh.

What can we say, except bon voyage!