One expected that after making a mammoth film like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, director Kabir Khan would take a breather. Instead, he is plunging straight into his next Saif Ali Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer, 'Phantom'. Photo: Viral Bhayani
'Phantom' that has been shot in London, Beirut and parts of India, brings together Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif for the second time after 'Race'.
At a recent inteview the director was quoted as saying,"Phantom has no lip-sync songs. It’s intended as a far more serious exploration of a political issue.”
Phantom is based on the book Mumbai Avengers where Saif Ali Khan plays an army officer, seeking revenge on the terrorists who masterminded the 26/11 attack on Mumbai.
Fans got a gist of the film through the trailer that was released early this month. While Kabir's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' looks to better relations with neighbouring Pakistan, 'Phantom' takes a more stringent attitude wile tackling cross-border
The director told us, “Phantom is ready, so immediately after Bajrangi, I will start promoting Phantom. There is no break and I am very excited to bring this story to the audience.”
Kabir and his lead actress Katrina Kaif were spotted at a recording studio in the city, dubbing for the film. In a previous interview with DC, the director had mentioned that the film had been ready for quite some time, but they were looking for a