Aasif Sheikh to work with Salman after 12 years in 'Bharat'
Mumbai, May 29 : Actor Aasif Sheikh, who is popularly known as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra from the television show "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!", will be seen starring in the upcoming film "Bharat".
A post on the official Twitter page of the film read: "Ace comedian Aasif Sheikh from popular TV serial 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!' to work with Salman Khan after 12 years. Ali Abbas Zafar, 'Bharat'."
Aasif and Salman have previously worked together in films like "Karan Arjun", "Bandhan", "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya" and "Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa". The two were last seen together in the 2006 film "Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar".
"Bharat" also stars Priyanka Chopra, Tabu, Disha Patani and Sunil Grover in key roles.
The film is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. This will be Zafar's third outing with the "Dabangg" actor, with whom he has worked in blockbusters "Sultan" and "Tiger Zinda Hai".
"Bharat" is an official adaptation of a 2014 South Korean film "Ode To My Father". It is produced by Atul Agnihotri's Reel Life Production Pvt Ltd and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series.
"Bharat" is slated for an Eid release in 2019.
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India ready to extend all possible support for peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE
Abu Dhabi (PTI): India is ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday during his talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The Modi-Al Nahyan meeting took place shortly after the prime minister landed in the Gulf nation in the first leg of his five-nation tour that also includes four European countries.
We condemned the attacks on the UAE, Modi said in his opening remarks in the meeting with the UAE leader.
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The UAE, which hosts a prominent US military base, has been at the receiving end of Iranian strikes during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
Modi further said, "The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable” but “the way UAE has handled the current situation with restraint is praiseworthy."
The prime minister highlighted how the impact of the West Asian conflict is being felt globally, adding: "India is ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia.:
The prime minister was received at the airport by the UAE President, reflecting the importance attached by the country to Modi's visit. The Indian leader was was also accorded a guard of honour.
I extend my thanks to my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his "gracious gesture" in receiving me at Abu Dhabi Airport, Modi said on social media.
"And I look forward to our discussions aimed at strengthening the ties between India and the UAE across key sectors, such as energy, investment, supply chains, and more," he said.
