New Delhi, May 22 (UNI) After announcing the addition of Disha Patani to the ensemble cast of Salman Khan starrer ‘Bharat’, the makers announced Tabu joining the cast.

Director Ali Abbas Zafar has been a fan of the celebrated actor and always wished to work with her.

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.

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.”

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".

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.

Salman Khan will yet again treat the audience on the festive season of Eid next year with the release of Bharat.

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.

Khan will be recreating his 'Maine Pyaar Kiya' look which has created immense excitement amongst the audience.

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.

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, 'Bharat' is produced by Atul Agnihotri's Reel Life Production Pvt Ltd and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series releasing Eid 2019.

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