Director Kabir Khan's next starring Saif, Katrina to be shot in war-torn Lebanon

Amidst the after-effects of the recent political strife in the region, Kabir Khan has landed in Beirut for a location recce of his next film starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif. The film's cast will be joining the rest of the crew there in a day or two. The first schedule of the film is set to take off from October 20 onwards.

The film has been tentatively titled Daniyal Khan.

Says an insider, `A lot of thought went behind finalising the location, because of the recent political turmoil in the region. However, Kabir was firm about going ahead with the shoot there.`

A unit member tells us that adequate security cover will be provided to the stars there.

Like his previous film, this movie has a terror backdrop as well with Saif playing a secret agent while Kat plays his love interest.


Since landing in Beirut, the director has been posting picturesque snapshots of Lebanon.

The source adds, `Kabir ans his team have been on top of the situations - confirming everything from the security cover to the most minor problems before the cast arrives.`

Katrina, who is in New York, is expected to head to Beirut directly to join the rest of the team.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala remained unavailable for comment.