Disha Patani: feels like a dream come true to be a part of 'Bharat'

Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:22

Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Bharat' is in the news for all the right reasons.

The film has created a good amount of buzz. The movie is also much-awaited as it is set to bring Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra back on the big screen after 10 years.

Today the makers confirmed that the 'Baaghi 2' actor Disha Patani will also be a part of the project. Welcoming Disha on board, director Ali Abbas Zafar while speaking to a daily, said that Disha perfectly fits the character they needed for the film. He further revealed that Disha and Salman Khan's pairing will be set in the '60s circus and it will be very exciting and unusual for the audience.

Disha Patani is also very excited and happy to be part of the project. While speaking to a daily, she shared her excitement and said that it is a dream come true for her to work opposite Salman Khan. She further said that she has always been a big fan of Ali Abbas Zafar and Atul Agnihotri. The actor added that she cannot wait to join the entire 'Bharat' team.

'Bharat' is an official adaptation of a South Korean film titled 'Ode To My Father'. The film will hit the screens on Eid 2019.

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