Jackie Shroff to play Salman Khan's father in 'Bharat'

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Actor Jackie Shroff is all set to join the cast of Bharat, starring Salman Khan. He will essay Salman's father in the film.

The news was confirmed by director Ali Abbas Zafar. “We met Jaggu da in London and discussed his dates and looks. I have wanted to work with him for a long time as I feel he is the perfect amalgamation of a star and actor. I was very glad as Jackie sir instantly agreed with the story to do the film in just 20 mins of narration,” Zafar said in a statement. Besides Salman Khan and Jackie Shroff, the film boasts of an ensemble cast including Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover and Tabu.

Teaming up with director Ali Abbas Zafar for the third time, Salman will be seen in a new avatar in Bharat. An official adaptation of the 2014 Korean film Ode to my Father, Bharat would show Salman sporting five different looks.

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