I will be directing Salman Khan in my next film - Subash Ghai

Salman Khan seems to have his plate full with upcoming movies. With Jai Ho and Kick already in the pipeline, Salman is all set to work on Subhash Ghai's next, as per the film-maker.

"We have committed for a film, but right now he is busy with some other projects. We will sit down together and talk about it soon. I will be directing Salman Khan in my next film," said Subhash Ghai.

Further, Salman Khan is all set to take on the mantle of an independent producer with the remake of Subhash Ghai's 1983 blockbuster 'Hero'. The project will launch Sooraj and Suniel Shetty's daughter Aathiya.

Subhash said: "Salman is a family to me. He said he would like to remake my film and I said go ahead. He said how much should I pay you and I told him, you just make the film. It's very simple."

"Hero" is still remembered for it songs "Lambi judai" and "Nindya se jaagi bahaar".

Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri played the lead roles in the original, while Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj and Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya are expected to feature in the remake
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