Mumbai: After Tiger Zinda Hai, Salman Khan is again collaborating with Ali Abbas Zafar in the upcoming film ‘Bharat’. Bharat will produced by his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri. It is being reported that Salman Khan has wrapped up with the first schedule of Race 3 and will soon begin shooting for Bharat in Mumbai. Bharat will go on floor in June 2018.
About Bharat Film
Bharat is an adaptation of South Korean film, ‘Ode to My Father’, which narrates modern Korean history from the 1950 to the modern age. The film also depicts the government’s decision to dispatch nurse and miners to West Germany in the 60s and Vietnam War. The Indian adaptation is likely to deal with the Partition period. Talking about the same with a leading daily, Ali revealed, “Since the story spans over a period of 70 years, there will be many historical references. It is essentially about a man who lives through several significant moments from India’s past to present. We are currently working on the film’s pre-production and details will be announced once we are in a position to talk about them.”
Salman’s transformation
According to a report, Salman has undergone five transformations in the film. The 52-year-old actor will have 5 different looks with the help of prosthetics and VFX, since the film spans over 70 years, starting from the 1940s. In a statement to DNA, a source revealed, “Salman will sport five different looks in Bharat, which begins with him witnessing one of the most dramatic chapters of our history — the Partition.”
Shooting to take place here
Shooting of Bharat will take place in Abu Dhabi, Spain, Delhi and Punjab. While confirming the news, Ali said, “The partition sequences will be shot in Punjab, keeping in mind the minute details which have been researched over the last three months. Original steam engines will be used for this shoot along with art, costumes, and nuances, which will give the feel of that era.”
