The biggest USP of the Tiger franchise is Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif‘s casting. There could nobody else who could have played Tiger and Zoya like these two. Ek Tha Tiger was massive hit and so were the following sequels. But did you know that Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif had just just broken up before they signed Ek Tha Tiger? The movie was helmed by Kabir Khan and the was produced by YRF. In a latest interview, Kabir Khan revealed how Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif came onboard despite things being not comfortable between them. Also Read – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vivek Oberoi’s unseen endorsement video goes VIRAL; netizens bring in Salman Khan [Watch]

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Here’s how Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif became Tiger and Zoya

In an interview with Mashable India, Kabir Khan revealed that he brought Katrina Kaif onboard first to be Zoya.The filmmaker said that the actress is like family to him and is extremely close to his wife Mini Mathur. He added that Vicky Kaushal too has become family. Then he recalled the day when Salman Khan gave his nod for Ek Tha Tiger. He said, “And then we went to Salman. This was the stage when they had broken up, so it wasn’t like comfortable. I told him I wanted Katrina and he knew my connection with her.” Further adding that Adi Chopra and him were completely silent when they were driving back from Salman Khan’s Galaxy apartment. When they eventually spoke it was like they have managed to pull off a big casting scoop and the very next day, they announced the movie. Ek Tha Tiger became one of the biggest and most successful franchises in Bollywood. Tiger Zinda Hai and Tiger 3 also did wonders at the box office thanks to Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s chemistry. Also Read – Yodha star Sidharth Malhotra to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood stars who rejected blockbuster films; here’s why!

Katrina Kaif’s dating history

Those who don’t know, Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan were in a relationship for almost four years. They reportedly parted ways in 2009. Katrina Kaif was then dating Ranbir Kapoor. After their split, Katrina Kaif found solace in Vicky Kaushal and now they are Mr and Mrs. She remains to be good friends with Salman Khan and is spotted at many family events held by the Khans.

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