With less than two months left for Bharat to hit the screens, excitement among Bhai fans is palpable. More so, because he is reuniting with Katrina Kaif for Ali Abbas Zafar's film. Salman and Katrina are among the most-popular jodis on the big screen, and their fans cannot wait see them together in Bharat. It is no secret that Katrina wasn't the first choice for the film. It was only after Priyanka Chopra's impromptu exit that Katrina came on board. However, the 35-year-old actress revealed that her friendship with Salman or Ali wasn't the reason behind her signing Bharat.

In an interview, Katrina Kaif said that she shares a strong bond with Salman and Ali, but doing Bharat was a professional decision.

"Ali and I are good friends, but when it comes to work, we are completely honest with each other. I read the script from start to finish in three hours and immediately called him to tell him that I loved it. I realised there was an opportunity of going the extra mile with this character. So, it had nothing to do with my friendship with Salman or Ali. In fact, Salman did not even call me after I signed the film. We met directly on the set," said Katrina Kaif.

Bharat is Katrina's sixth outing with Salman Khan. Katrina Kaif credited her off-screen camaraderie with Salman for the success of their hit on-screen jodi. "We share a comfort level, which has developed over the years. He loves to entertain the audience. He is a simple person in real life, and he approaches his films the way he approaches life," added the actress.

Bharat is an official remake of Korean film An Ode To My Father. It depicts the history of India through the life of an ordinary man. The film also stars Disha Patani and Jackie Shroff.

Bharat is set to hit the screens on June 5.

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