A file photo of Katrina Kaif with sister Isabel at the Nokia 14th Annual Star Screen Awards on Thursday, January 10, Mumbai. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsApril 17, 2008 (Sawf News) - Salman Khan is promoting Katrina Kaif's 17-year-old sister Isabel as his leading lady in Veer with the director of the film Anil Sharma, who continues to be undecided.
Salman Khan has written the script for Veer, which is being produced by Eros International and Vijay Jalani with a budget of Rs 75 crore. He is reportedly being paid a package of Rs 25 crore to cover his lead role and scripting.
Anil Sharma, in the past has directed films such as Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) and Apne (2007).
A file photo of Katrina Kaif with sister Isabel at launch party of DJ Aqeel's private club Bling at The Leela, Mumbai, Sunday, January 27. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsIsabel has been seen accompanying Katrina at several Bollywood events, prompting speculation that Katrina is grooming and promoting her for a career in Bollywood.
Katrina has trashed the speculation saying Isabel is too young for a career in films.
Katrina, 23, has also trashed speculation that she and Salman, 42, are an item, but continues to host parties at Salman Khan's house.
A file photo of Katrina Kaif with sister Isabel at the music launch of Race on the set of Amul Voice of India Chhote Ustaad, Filmcity, Monday noon February 4. Photo Credit: Sawf NewsPriyanka Chopra, a family friend, has also sent feelers to Anil Sharma, who has been independently testing some newcomers.
Veer is a period film set in 1880 that is anchored in traditional Indian culture. Shooting is scheduled to begin in August for release next summer.
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