Katrina Kaif in Abhishek Kapoor's next

Abhishek Kapoor has Often Said That I cast newbies in 'Kai Po Che' Because he was done chasing the stars. Things Have Changed seem to very quickly for the filmmaker, as his next will star Katrina Kaif as the female lead. Recently, the Director Approached the actress for the role and after a four-hour long meeting, Katrina gave her consent. Apparently, she has loved the script and is pretty kicked about the project.

The film is an adaptation of a Charles Dickens classic, Great Expectations. I have his cousin Ekta Kapoor in the producer's seat. Set in early Victorian England, the bildungsroman That charts the journey of Pip, an orphan, was The most autobiographical novel of Dickens, apart from David Copperfield.

A source said: "Abhishek was going through a lean phase after Rock On, but after the success of Kai Po Che things are looking good for him again. After all Katrina is one of the top stars."

TOI had wanted Abhishek Previously Reported That Sushant Singh Rajput protects his to play the protagonist - the orphan Philip Pirrip. However, there were no confirmation from Sushant's end and rumors surfaced not That He Might Be Able to take up the project due to date issues.

But at the time of going to press a friend of Sushant called up and rubbished the claims, saying, "Sushant is indeed doing the film. He is sorting out the dates for his mentor. The shooting is scheduled to Start this September."

Salman Khan to perform at Chicago after 7 years

Get ready for an unforgettable night of mesmerizing performances by Salman Khan who'll be performing in Chicago after 7 long years, Along with Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha, Prabhu Deva who'll be performing live in the USA for the first- time ever and the show will be choreographed by India's dancing sensation, Prabhu Deva. The 1st celebration of its kind worldwide, 100 Years of Indian Cinema Concert and Awards will be held at the Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates at Chicago from August 30 - September 1, 2013.

Sudesh Sonawane of Entertainment Synergies Informed, "Our focus is to celebrate 100 Years of Indian Cinema worldwide and beside the business meet Also we plan to host an extravagant musical concert featuring leading playback singers Usha Mangeshkar, Krishna Beura and more from the Bollywood Industry who would mesmerize the audiences with a musical journey from 1913 till present. Also The event will showcase performances by Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh and other leading Bollywood celebrities being choreographed by Prabhu Deva at the Sears. But the main attraction of the event will the performance of Bollywood's superstar Salman Khan. The event will culminate with a live award ceremony honoring Bollywood legends. "

"Rarely do we see a superstar like Salman. He's ruled the box office along With The hearts of millions of fans worldwide for over 2 medical support. From Maine Pyar Kiya to Dabaang 2, one thing has Remained constant and That is the Salman Khan mania. He's Bollywood's very own megastar and it's only fitting Bollywood's biggest superstar That is a part of 100 Years of Indian Cinema and Awards celebration! "adds Sonawane.

Giving more details about the event, Monty Saiyed, host organizer of the event said, "The event will mark celebration of 100 Years of Indian Cinema Which starts on August 30th with a musical tribute to some of the greatest playback singers and music directors of yore by current playback singers Usha Mangeshkar, Beura Krishna Neeraj Sreedhar and others. "

He went on to add, "The opening ceremony will Begin with superstars of yesteryears walking the red carpet Along with current Bollywood heart-throbs, giving fans a chance to see Their favorite celebrities up-close. The event will follow up with live performances by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhu Deva. The function will Also include an awards ceremony in honor of Bollywood's legends. Our motto is to dedicate the event Exclusively to reckonise, celebrate and honor people from the Bollywood industry . "

The event is produced by Vibrant media, Chicago, scripted and directed by Entertainment Synergies, Mumbai.