Katrina in new Yash Raj film

Kabir Khan, the director of Kabul Express which released in Dec 2006, is now set to direct his next film. It was said that the film would star John Abraham and Neil Mukesh in lead roles. Now, the latest addition to the cast of the film is Katrina Kaif. Katrina will play the female lead opposite John Abraham. The film which will go on the floors in July this year will release in 2009. The rest of the cast members are still being finalized.

Says Kabir Khan, "This is a very relevant and contemporary story and very close to my heart. I am excited to start my second film under the Yash Raj banner."