Salman Khan drops the P-bomb!

Declares in Dubai that he is Priyanka's favourite co-star these days and even calls up a friend to finalise a film with her

Amonth after this newspaper published exclusive pictures as proof of Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra's new camaraderie, the stars more or less made it official in Dubai.

PeeCee and Salman were slated to perform at a concert in the historic district of Bur Dubai last night and have been staying in the same hotel. And that is where their bonhomie became all too evident.

It started with a press conference that the two stars attended. Both Salman and PeeCee were seen doodling on a piece of paper towards the end of the conference. While Salman was sketching one of his signature human faces, PeeCee was doodling just to humour him.

On a more serious note, the two carried their warm vibes backstage where they met a select media group. In his inimitable style, Salman declared: "I didn't choose Priyanka or the others to perform with me. They (pointing to PeeCee and Zarine Khan, Sophie Choudry) chose me," he said, adding, "I am Priyanka's favourite co-star of late."

As for PeeCee, she grabbed the opportunity to reaffirm her friendship with Salman: "Yup!" she said grinning widely and later showered praises on her new 'friend.'

As was being speculated, Salman may have just designed a film for Priyanka. According to sources in Dubai, the actors were ensconced in Salman's suite all afternoon with Sohail Khan and PeeCee's manager. "There was a series of meeting. And they did not emerge till late for their rehearsals," added the source travelling with the stars. Buzz is, they were discussing a forthcoming Sallu starrer. And as a final seal of approval, Salman, says our source, made a long conference call to a 'friend' in Mumbai. He ended the conversation with "Chal abhi woh picture banate hain."

Expect the 'friend' to reveal himself very soon.