Priyanka Chopra's 'gharwapsi' with Salman Khan starrer 'Bharat'

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is busy working in international projects back-to-back, is all set to star opposite superstar Salman Khan in Bollywood film "Bharat".

Priyanka and Salman last worked together in film 'God Tussi Great Ho' in the year 2008.

The "Quantico" actress said in a statement, "'Bharat' it is! I'm looking forward to begin shooting this film and working with Salman and Ali Abbas Zafar again after a considerable time. I've learnt a lot from them in our previous collaborations and am excited to see what this one has to offer."

Priyanka has thanked "all well-wishers who have been so patient and supportive" for the constant support.

Zafar, who has been busy preparing for the movie, is happy that "Bharat" marks Priyanka's homecoming to Bollywood after having proven her range as a performer in Hollywood films and a blockbuster global TV show.

"'Bharat' is rooted in India and its culture despite it spanning over 70 years and set across various countries of the world.

Zafar and producer Atul Agnihotri travelled to New York to meet Priyanka and gave her the narration of the film. Zafar calls Priyanka's character in the film the "soul" of "Bharat".

"Bharat" has started its prep in London, after which director Zafar will move to Spain, Poland, Portugal, and Malta.

The film, produced by Atul Agnihotri's Reel Life Production Pvt Ltd and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, is slated for Eid 2019 release.

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