Ek Tha Tiger: It was quite challenging for Kabir Khan to approach bhaijaan for this film, especially considering Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif`s breakup at the time of casting

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Kabir Khan
`Ek Tha Tiger` was one of the biggest films in YRF’s spy universe, garnering appreciation from both audiences and critics alike. Starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles, the movie`s success was notable. However, it was quite challenging for Kabir Khan to approach Salman Khan for this film, especially considering Salman and Katrina`s breakup at the time of casting. Recalling that moment in an interview, Kabir opened up and shared that it was very uncomfortable.
During an appearance on Mashable India’s Bombay Dream chat show, Kabir reminisced about a meeting with Salman Khan at his residence in Mumbai, during which they were accompanied by Yash Raj Films head Aditya Chopra. “We were going back from Salman’s house, the day he’d finally said yes. Because Katrina had already been signed. If there’s one actor I’d call family in this industry, it’s Katrina. She’s extremely close to me, to Mini, to my kids. Now Vicky’s also somebody who’s such an integral part of our family. So, Katrina had already been signed. She was Zoya. And then we went to Salman,” he said.