When Salman Khan’s ‘Veer’ was turned down by Katrina Kaif, for reasons she knows best, Salman went on to feature her look alike, a model, Zarine Khan. The actress was introduced to the world of filmdom through Salman and she played a princess opposite him.
As we had earlier told you Zarine is shortly making her debut in Kollywood, starring opposite Chiyaan Vikram in ‘Karikalan,’ a period flick. Although Zarine is yet to sign on the dotted lines the news is confirmed, say sources.
Not just that, Kollywood grapevine is abuzz that Zarine is playing a princess in ‘Karikalan’ as well. She had earlier played ‘Princess Yashodara’ opposite Salman. It is said that the project will go on floors soon, and scenes involving Zarine will begin filming by this September. She is taking time off till then to practice her Tamil.
She was criticized for her weight in ‘Veer’ and the movie didn’t fair well at the box-office. Well, let’s just hope the magic works now for Zarine and Vikram…