Saif Ali Khan has finally opened up about being replaced by Salman Khan in Race 3. Saif, who has been a part of Abbas Mustan’s hit film series Race 1 and 2 has reacted to news of the Dabangg hero being cast in the film’s latest franchise. The actor who was out to launch the trailer of his upcoming film Chef was quizzed about Race 3 and here’s what the actor said, “Ramesh (Taurani) told me last year about Race 3 with a new cast and new story. I wish Salman (Khan) all the best. I haven’t been approached.” The actor clarified that the movie will have an all new cast and a brand new story. Of course the makers didn’t seem to want the earlier cast repeated in their new venture. “Who better than Salman Khan for Race 3?”, Saif added.
Amidst news of Saif being replaced by Salman, BollywoodLife sources revealed that Amitabh Bachchan has been approached for a pivotal role in the movie. Makers are apparently in talks with Big B for Salman Khan’s this movie. This is not the first time that we will see the mega star and Bollywood’s eternal bachelor share screen space. The duo has in fact worked together in Baabul, Baghban and God Tussi Great Ho before this. Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan too has had a successful association with Amitabh Bachchan in the 70s and 80s. The combo had churned out blockbusters like Zanjeer, Deewar, Majboor etc. Apparently, the Salim Khan – Javed Akhtar fallout also had it’s repercussions on the former’s rapport with Amitabh Bachchan. However, that did not stop Khan’s son Salman from working with Big B. Bachchan Sr too credited Salim Khan in the making his Angry Young Man image.
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While makers are yet to confirm if Amitabh Bachchan will indeed be joining Salman in Race 3. We now know that Saif Ali Khan will not be associated with this movie in any way. As of now the producers have confirmed that Jacqueline Fernandez will romance Salman Khan in this film. And yes, the Abbas-Mustan duo has been replaced by Remo D’Souza. Will Remo be lucky to have the two stalwarts in one frame? Will fans get to see Bollywood’s most wanted actor collaborate with the Shehenshah? Watch this space to find out!