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Mumbai, September 13 (CINEWS): Dishoom, Bollywood's own particular Fast and Furious-style thriller, is set to begin shooting in Abu Dhabi one month from now - however it appears that the high-octane pursues will be more inclined to include motorbikes than F1 autos.

The National can solely uncover that the stars, including Varun Dhawan, John Abraham, and Jacqueline Fernandez, will begin touching base in Abu Dhabi in the most recent week of October. Dishoom will be shooting there for five weeks, making it the longest film shoot to date to occur in the capital, with more than 90 casts and team individuals flying in.

Executive Rohit Dhawan is as of now on a voyage through Abu Dhabi, scouting for areas. He is being joined by Mini Sarma, general supervisor of Dubai's 7 Media Production Company.

"The arrangements are going entirely well," Sarma says. "I am as of now on a specialized recce with the executive. There will be recording going ahead at 40 areas; we are simply finishing which these will be."

One week from now, Sarma will know what number of additional items Dishoom will oblige and sprouting performers in the UAE will then get an opportunity to strive for a section.

Emiratis will likewise fill in as understudies on the production.

7 Media was included really taking shape of two other enormous spending plan Bollywood movies that have been shot as of late in the UAE - Happy New Year! (2014) with Shah Rukh Khan; and Airlift, recorded not long ago in the capital with Akshay Kumar. It is because of be discharged in January.

Airdrop, which speaks the truth Indians who were stuck in Kuwait amid the Gulf War, obliged 2,815 extras to shoot in Ras Al Khaimah in March.

Dishoom is the first run through siblings Rohit and Varun have cooperated on a film.

Varun has been amidst a difficult shooting timetable, as he has likewise been recording close by Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Kriti Sanon for the eagerly awaited Dilwale, a sentimental show by executive Rohit Shetty, which is by and large incompletely shot in Bulgaria and is because of be discharged in December.

It has been as of late uncovered that Rahul Dev will be playing the primary reprobate in Dishoom and affirmed that he will be joining whatever remains of the team for shooting in Abu Dhabi.

At the point when shooting the film in Morocco for two weeks in July, the Dishoom cast and team, including Dev, was set up at the five-star Le Berbere Palace in the town of Quarzazate.

Will they get the opportunity to encounter Abu Dhabi's own particular palatial convenience - Emirates Palace - as Furious 7 stars did? We'll update you as often as possible.

Abu Dhabi is currently well and really on the guide for Bollywood makers. In the previous year, it's additionally played host to the blockbusters Bang! what's more, Baby.

Dishoom's makers said that they were pulled in to Abu Dhabi for its novel areas, simplicity of availability from India, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's 30 for each penny generation refund, and the city's continually growing filmmaking foundation.

"I think Abu Dhabi was picked by the producers of Dishoom in light of the fact that the administration was completely supporting the undertaking," says Sarma. "The refund was a main consideration in it. Abu Dhabi is an awesome spot to shoot Bollywood

Stars Varun Dhawan, 28, and Jacqueline Fernandez, 30, have Pilates instructor Namrata Purohit to thank for their tip-top condition.

The 22-year-old, who owns the Pilates Altitude studio in Mumbai, became the youngest Stott Pilates coach in the world last year. Her new book is The Lazy Girl's Guide to Being Fit, but she says Fernandez, who takes Pilates sessions with her three to five times a week, is anything but lazy.

"Jacqueline has more energy than most people I know," says Purohit. "She not only works out to look good, but she loves challenges and getting fitter, stronger, faster and more flexible."

Fernandez says exercising with Purohit finally made her stop making excuses.

"It never really feels like a workout; it is so much more fun now," she says. "In only a few sessions of working out with Namrata, my body has been able to shrink, get toned and stay that way. I feel super fit now."

To get the maximum benefit from her training, Fernandez has been using the Altitude Training Systems room at Purohit's gym, which has a reduced oxygen level.

"Simulated altitude training is great for weight loss, increasing your stamina and endurance," says Purohit. Pilates Altitude is in Santacruz West, on the same side of Mumbai as the Mehboob studio, where Dishoom has been filming over the summer, ahead of location filming in Abu Dhabi. The studio is also a social hub for Bollywood stars, including Neha Dhupia, Shibani Dandekar, Elli Avram and Bruna Abdullah. "Everyone knows everyone at the studio", says Purohit. "Everyone is extremely friendly and warm, which makes the environment very relaxed and fun."

Avram reportedly said her clothes had to be taken in because of the weight she lost on Purohit's programme. But for Fernandez, dropping the pounds was not a priority. "Jacqueline didn't need to lose a lot of weight but had to get leaner," says Purohit. "Pilates has definitely helped. She is more toned and fit now."

Fernandez chatted with Purohit about her upcoming five-week trip to the capital to shoot Dishoom. On her advice, Fernandez will bring her hula hoop and skipping rope, in case she has to miss out on a cardio session.

"I have given her a few things that she can do while she's away," says Purohit. "What's great is that everyone in that movie is a fitness freak so they can all enjoy working out together."

Dishoom co-star John Abraham is one of the brawniest actors in Bollywood and to star alongside him, Dhawan has had to increase his fitness regime.

"I don't know, John's triple my size - he is huge. He's got a brilliant body," Dhawan tweeted. "Dishoom is a completely different ball game, completely different zone of training. I have got a very good trainer." Dhawan - who will also be seen performing action sequences and stunts in the Rohit Shetty film Dilwale alongside Shah Rukh Khan - started his Pilates sessions with Purohit in June, just before filming on Dishoom began. Two or three sessions a week have paid off, Purohit says.

"Varun has definitely gotten more mobile. He is more flexible and has gained stability and balance. He has also toned certain muscles of his body that were giving him a hard time.

"He has become more stable and balanced, and has gained strength and flexibility. He has also become more aware of his core and how to work through it. He can now move faster and is more mobile."

But there's always room for improvement. "I would like him to get even more flexible and stable," she adds.

Dhawan has had his fair share of injuries over the years. Last year, when flaunting his dance skills while shooting the sequel to ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, the star injured his back and had to stay in bed for a week. He also hurt his back shooting an aerial stunt in Main Tera Hero (2014) and fractured his nose in his debut film Student of the Year (2012).

"Fortunately in the time he has trained with me he has had no injuries, while training or on a shoot," says Purohit. "Working the smaller muscles of the body through Pilates helps reduce the chance of injury."

So what's it like working with one of the hottest men in Bollywood? "We're constantly cracking jokes and having fun while we work out," she says. "That's what makes the workouts even more fun than they already are. We both love joking around."

But behind the pranks, Purohit says Dhawan is one of the most committed people she has worked with.

"He makes my job a lot easier as he never complains during a workout and he is dedicated and hardworking."

As for Fernandez, Purohit says she is one of the most positive people she has ever met.

"Jacqueline is always smiling and has this lovely energy. She is someone who spreads happiness."

Saqib Saleem's new innings

Social media is already abuzz with the news of Varun Dhawan working on his brother Rohit Dhawan's directorial venture, Dishoom. The powerpacked cast, which includes John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez, has already begun shooting and recently wrapped a schedule of the film in Morocco. The film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is slated for a 2016 release. But the new word on the vine is that Saqib Saleem of Bombay Talkies fame is all set to join the merry band for a role in the film. Apparently, his character will be based on the Indian Test Captain Virat Kohli.

Now, howzzat for a role?

John is working with Varun for the first time and is mighty impressed. He says, "The combination of Varun and me is special. I also think we will go on to make the best action pair together in Bollywood for years to come, if Dishoom becomes a franchise."

So plans are afoot? Shares John, "I believe Dishoom will probably be the next biggest franchise because Dhoom has matured. Dishoom is a young franchise because it's a far younger film. And the bike sequences, the chases, the action overall in the film are of really high standards."

The actor, is also shooting for Force 2 "On October 21, I finish the schedule of Force 2. Till December and I will complete 95 per cent of the film. I complete Dishoom in January," John reveals.