After Priyanka Chopra and Disha Patani now the power-house performer Tabu has come on board for Ali Abbas Zafar’s period drama ‘Bharat’.

Delighted about welcoming Tabu to the cast, Ali Abbas Zafar said, “I’ve been a huge fan of Tabu’s work and always wished to work with her. After several meetings with her, I’m happy it is finally happening with ‘Bharat’ and am looking forward to the shoot.” Details of Tabu’s character have been kept under the wraps however the National Award winning actress plays an important role in the period drama.

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Director Ali Abbas Zafar took to social media to welcome Tabu saying, “Finally it’s happening , so excited to work with you 🙂 lots of love @tublb 🙂 @Bharat_TheFilm @BeingSalmanKhan @priyankachopra @DishPatani @WhoSunilGrover”.

The film will feature Salman Khan sporting five different looks spanning 60 years, wherein a crucial part will showcase the actor in his late 20s, looking much leaner and younger. Salman Khan will be recreating his ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ look which has created immense excitement amongst the audience. (Also Read: After Priyanka Chopra, Disha Patani now Katrina Kaif comes on board for ‘Bharat’?)

‘Bharat’s’ release also brings back Salman Khan and director Ali Abbas Zafar for an Eid release after the 2016 Blockbuster Hit, ‘Sultan’. The hit director-actor duo will be marking a hattrick with ‘Bharat’ after their last outing ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’.

The film is set to have a character-driven story spanning across many periods. ‘Bharat’ will be shot across locations in Abu Dhabi and Spain, besides Punjab and Delhi in India.

Including stellar performers like Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Disha Patani, Tabu and Sunil Grover, the Ali Abbas Zafar directorial boasts of an ensemble cast promising power-packed performances.’Bharat’ produced by Atul Agnihotri’s Reel Life Production Pvt. Ltd and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series will be releasing on Eid in 2019.