Katrina Kaif replaces Priyanka Chopra in Salman Khan’s Bharat

Since Priyanka Chopra lefts Salman Khan's film Bharat, there are lots of speculating about who will take her place. Well, the search ends now, and it's Katrina Kaif who replaces Priyanka Chopra. Katrina Kaif will play the leading lady opposite Salman Khan in the film. Katrina Kaif will start Bharat movie shooting in September. Bharat movie director Ali Abbas Zafar confirmed to Mumbai Mirror. Ali Abbas Zafar said: “I am extremely excited to work with Katrina and Salman again. We have had exciting collaborations in the past. Katrina got on board in the nick of time for this project.” A few days ago, Ali had confirmed that Priyanka is no longer part of the Bharat film on his Twitter account.

Yes Priyanka Chopra is no more part of @Bharat_TheFilm & and the reason is very very special , she told us in the Nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her ... Team Bharat wishes @priyankachopra loads of love & happiness for life ???

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) July 27, 2018

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan have worked together in several films like Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Ek Tha Tiger, Yuvraj, Tiger Zinda Hai. Their last released film Tiger Zinda Hai broke many records at the box office and ranked second in the Highest Grosser Bollywood Movie of 2018 list.