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There are certain expectations that audience as well as the industry has from Kabir Khan. After all he is the man who has made two hard hitting films like 'New York' and 'Kabul Express' in the past. Now that he is teaming up with Salman for the first time and Katrina for the second time, one wonders whether the filmmaker was conscious about taking 'Ek Tha Tiger' notches higher above 'New York' during the writing stages itself.

"Honestly speaking I wasn't carrying that baggage. I never thought that I had to write something that was bigger or better than 'New York'", he says candidly, "The characters did what they were expected to do in the story. There is this ongoing trend to make a sequel in order to take forward the hit formula. However I never had any intention to do that with 'New York' because as far as I am concerned, the story of 'New York' is over."

A sequel to 'New York'? Now that wouldn't have been a bad idea after all. Didn't Kabir ever explore the thought even one bit?

"No," comes a firm response from Kabir, "There are some films that lend themselves to a sequel. On the other hand there are others that cannot be turned into one. Yes, 'New York' was a big hit and it wouldn't have been an impossible thought to think of developing a sequel. However the film had met a natural end so there was no scope left whatsoever to take it any further."

With his entire concentration on 'Ek Tha Tiger', Kabir begins filming in July.

Aditya Chopra is hands-on with Kabir for Salman's Ek Tha Tiger 

By Joginder Tuteja, June 2, 2011 - 10:59 IST

Aditya Chopra is going all out to ensure that Ek Tha Tiger starts off on the right note and turns out to be one of the most awaited films of 2012 when it gets ready for release. The story goes that he was working in close coordination with director Kabir Khan and his writer Neelesh Misra when the film was being put on paper. Since this is the first time that Salman is working for the Chopra banner, Adi is going an extra mile to make it a special film.

"Well, this proves two things. One, that Adi indeed exists. After all with nil public appearance in so many years, there are bound to be doubts", chuckles a fellow filmmaker, "Secondly, it also shows that Chopras are very serious and conscious about the fact that with their first time coming together with Salman, the film is indeed once in many years phenomenon. Everything has to be just picture perfect for Ek Tha Tiger since this is one of their most ambitious projects till date."

This means that there was special attention from everyone in the production house when Ek Tha Tiger was being devised. So while Kabir Khan went on to spend close to a year and a half in developing this project which is his third film for Chopras after New York and Kabul Express, Adi and Co. were also keeping a constant tab on how the film was progressing.

"Chopras are currently the busiest people in the B-town. They have a project each with Aamir (Dhoom 3) . In addition they are also making Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl with their now-favourite 'jodi' of Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh. Not to forget 3-4 other small films that they are making under Y-Films", says a source.

"While Dhoom 3 is bound to work , Ek Tha Tiger with Salman needs added attention due to an entirely new combination. There is no stone which is being left unturned. Also, since the film has an international set up and would be travelling various countries across the globe, there are various logistics related requirements to be taken care of. Salman is currently busier than before which means his dates too come at a premium. There is no room for error. A lot is at stake with this film", he adds.

On contacted, Kabir doesn't deny Adi's involvement in the project. However he adds that he is not just Mr. Moneybag on his films and is in fact creatively attached to every film of his regardless of the star or the director.

"At Yash Raj Films, Adi is more than just someone who is backing your project. He is involved right from the time when he finalises a subject to the time when the final draft of the script is ready. He isn't making an exception with Ek Tha Tiger; I experienced this in New York and Kabul Express as well", says Kabir who would be beginning the film's shoot this July, "I would love to see more such interactions with him. He is a great sounding board to have."

Add Salman to the entire creative process and we have three geniuses working together to tell the story of one tiger. Way to go!

Originally posted by: KatForeva

Yash Raj comes first

Salman Khan gives priority to Ek Tha Tiger and Sher Khan over Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick

Now that Salman Khan has managed to sort out his long stranded relationship with Yash Raj Films, the actor is giving priority to only their projects as of now. Salman starrer Kick, which was supposed to go on floors in November this year has been postponed yet again, and sources say it is because Salman gave bulk dates to Yash Raj's Ek Tha Tiger. Post Dabangg, the busy star is shooting for Bodyguard as of now. "Salman has given bulk dates for Ek Tha Tiger, which he starts shooting in July. After which he will work on Sher Khan leaving him with no time for Kick. Next year he will be busy with Dabangg 2," says a source. Producer Nadiadwala and director Shirish Kunder had asserted that Kick would go on floors on November 18 but it doesn't seem feasible anymore. Another source claims, "Salman may have delayed Kick knowingly as he was upset when Sajid approached Shah Rukh Khan for 2 States. Funnily, even that film is on hold now!" When contacted about the same, Shirish replied to our text saying, "About Kick, best you speak to Sajid Nadiadwala." So we asked Sajid who confirmed, "The film will go on floors in November 18 and Salman will be there. The later schedules may get postponed by a couple of months but that's fine for such a huge film. My production team is currently on a recce in South Korea and Sajid-Wajid are working on the music." But Salman's manager Vikas Kapoor agreed that Kick indeed has been postponed as of now. "Salman bhai will shoot for Ek Tha Tiger from July. After com pleting two schedules of the film he will start Sher Khan in October. Both films will be shot simultaneously," he said.