Following Katrina Kaif’s exit, Varun Dhawan to start shooting for Remo D’souza’s next from January 22?

After wrapping up the shoot for Abhishek Verman’s period drama Kalank, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is all geared up for Remo D’souza’s yet-untitled dance film. Initially, actress Katrina Kaif was supposed to star opposite Varun in the movie, but the former backed out of the project due to other professional commitments. Despite the actress’ exit, the upcoming musical will reportedly go on floor this month.

Recently, a report in Mumbai Mirror has suggested that the 31-year-old actor, who will be portraying the role of a boy from Punjab brought up in London in the movie, will start shooting for the same from January 22. The first schedule of the film will be shot in Punjab after which the cast and crew will head to London.

After wrapping up the shoot for Abhishek Verman’s period drama Kalank, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is all geared up for Remo D’souza’s yet-untitled dance film. Initially, actress Katrina Kaif was supposed to star opposite Varun in the movie, but the former backed out of the project due to other professional commitments. Despite the actress’ exit, the upcoming musical will reportedly go on floor this month.

Recently, a report in Mumbai Mirror has suggested that the 31-year-old actor, who will be portraying the role of a boy from Punjab brought up in London in the movie, will start shooting for the same from January 22. The first schedule of the film will be shot in Punjab after which the cast and crew will head to London.

Talking about the same, a source said, “During the first seven-day schedule in Punjab, a song and a few scenes will be shot after which the team moves to the UK in the first week of February. A major chunk of the film will be shot in London, and it wraps up mid-April,” reports Mumbai Mirror.

The movie is being co-produced by Bhushan Kumar and will also star Prabhudeva is a key role. The musical will narrate the story of underdogs who go on to defeat the champions.

Meanwhile, in March last year, Varun took to his social media and announced that he will be sharing the screen space with Katrina. Check out his post below.

Reports have suggested that Katrina opted out of the film because its shooting dates were clashing with Salman Khan’s Bharat. The makers still have to finalise a female lead for the flick. The upcoming dance film will hit the theatres on November 8.