Avinash Lohana (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 28, 2017)

Mirror has learnt that Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez are set to fly to Israel in the first week of October to shoot for a dance track for Tarun Mansukhani’s upcoming action-comedy Drive, which is produced by Karan Johar. The duo will be filming in the nation’s financial and technology hub, Tel Aviv, that also boasts of a lively nightlife.

“The song has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi, but we are yet to zero down on the final title. Israel is a party place and has great weather. We are going there to capture its vibe and hope to get it right. In the film, Sushant and Jacqueline, along with their friends, are heading there for a holiday,” informs Tarun. He adds that they will be shooting at a beach and several party hotspots. “I am filming everywhere they allow me to,” he laughs.

Sushant and Jacqueline had recently set the stage on fire with their joint performance at Filmfare Awards on “Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo” and the latest version of “Humma Humma” from Shaad Ali’s OK Jaanu. Tarun is all praise for his lead pair. “I have seen them perform and they are both fabulous dancers. I am hoping to explore a lot of their dancing talent, whether it is in this song or the next one,” Tarun adds.

While speaking to Mirror earlier, Jackie had said that Drive is all about cars, racing, mind games and a different kind of action, while her 31-year-old co-star had described it as, “It’s a what-will-happen kind of a film.” “It’s very stylish, and the first film in the franchise. It’ll keep the audience engaged.”

Feroz Khan, who has earlier assisted Farah Khan, will be choreographing the song. “I have finished shooting the acting portions and only the songs remain. The prep has begun for the five-day schedule in Israel and Sushant and Jacqueline’s final looks are being worked upon,” Tarun signs off.