Arbaaz Khan is all set for a new innings. The year 2008 has been a turning point in his career. After winning accolades for his performance in WOODSTOCK VILLA, JAANE TU... YA JAANE NA and now FASHION, Arbaaz is readying for a new role: Film producer!

To start with, Arbaaz has already floated his film production concern called Arbaaz Khan Productions. His maiden venture, scripted-directed by Abhinav Kashyap (Anurag Kashyap's brother), will star elder brother Salman Khan in the lead.

"Actually, Abhinav had approached me initially. He wanted me to act in his film. I decided to produce it instead, " Arbaaz informs me.

Was it easy getting Salman for the principal role?

"Had he (Salman) disliked the script, he would've told me right away to work on something else. But he was floored when he heard the narration. He hasn't portrayed a role like this so far and was game for it instantly, " Arbaaz divulges.

The leading lady is under finalisation currently. "Either we go for a fresh face, who's supremely talented or we go for an established name, who's a powerful actress. We've yet to take a call on that. Will I act in the film? I might! I think I may settle for one of the key roles, " Arbaaz says.