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Upala KBR (DNA; August 15, 2016)

Since her break-up from beau Ranbir Kapoor, speculation was rife that Katrina Kaif will team up with Salman Khan. It was reported that she might be part of many films that Salman is committed to, like Kabir Khan’s Tubelight, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s next, and even an untitled next that Tarun Mansukhani is helming for Salman Khan Films.

But according to highly placed sources, the duo will come together for Salman-starrer, Tiger Zinda Hai. There are many reason why Kat will be cast in the film. For starters, it is a sequel to Ek Tha Tiger, which she was part of and the romance of lead characters Tiger and Zoya has to continue in the sequel. Director Ali Abbas Zafar, is a friend of the actress and rooted for her, Salman had promised to work with the actress, given the right script and she is Zoya, so she has to be in the sequel. And last but not the least, the film is being produced by Aditya Chopra, who is her ally.

Says an insider, “When the casting for the lead actress was on, Ali brought up Kat’s name. He has spoken about wanting to work with Katrina again, in many interviews. The actress and the director have a great liking for each other and she made an effort to go to Sultan’s special screening and success party on his invitation.”

Katrina remained unavailable for comment.