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It seems Sajid Nadiadwala and UTV, makers of Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Phantom, will not enjoy a solo release after all. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film, whose release was already postponed once, is slated for release on April 3, 2015. However, today, Viacom18 Motion Pictures announced the release of their forthcoming film Gabbar, on the same date. Gabbar features Akshay Kumar and Shruti Haasan is directed by a newcomer Krish.

http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/saif-ali-khan-vs-akshay-kumar/

W*F? why are they clashing with Phantom?? what is so special about this date, is it a holiday?

I hope Nadiawala looks for another date they should go for solo release, I hope they prep one it to mid March !

Spotted: Katrina Shooting For Phantom' At Gateway Of India

The film, co-starring Saif Ali Khan and directed by Kabir Khan, focuses on the geopolitical consequences of the 2611 attacks that shook the city in 2008. The director was shooting the exteriors of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which was one of the places attacked by terrorists.

A source close to the production revealed, "The scene shows Katrina arriving at the scene of the crime. It is an important moment in the movie and the unit was anxious for obvious reasons. Due to the sensitivity of the location, procuring permissions was a time consuming process. And that is why Kabir applied for and got approval months in advance." To avoid star-gazers, the crew arrived on location at 5.30 am and began filming at the crack of dawn. By 8.30 a.m., major portions had been wrapped up without hiccups.

Another scene in the film, required three Pakistani artistes.But the ongoing political crisis in Islamabad has delayed the visa process and the trio will be able to join the team only later in the year. For now, their Indian counterparts , including Katrina, are shooting in Lahore, recreated at Filmistan Studio, Goregaon.

"The portions which are shown as Lahore in the film have been extensively shot in Malerkotla, Punjab, which boasts architecture similar to that of the Pakistani city. And for the patchwork, instead of going all the way to Punjab, a set of Lahore was created in Filmistan," revealed the source.

And that's how Katrina sped from Lahore to Mumbai. All in a day's work!