Kabir Khan signs Katrina for his next

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Kabir Khan, who didn't have any female lead in his directorial debut 'Kabul Express', has singed Katrina Kaif for his next film.

In the yet untitled film Katrina is paired with John Abraham who played a key role in 'Kabul Express'. It will go the floors in July this year and is expected to hit the theatres in 2009.

'This is a very relevant and contemporary story and close to my heart. I am excited to start my second film under the Yash Raj banner,' Khan said.

The rest of the cast members are being finalised.