When Salman's big project 'Bharat' was announced, the first question that made the rounds on social media was that who would be the leading lady. While many obvious fans voted for Katrina Kaif to reunite with him, it was announced that Priyanka Chopra will make a comeback as his leading lady.

Swagat hai aapka @priyankachopra #Bharat ki mitti aur hawa ko apka intezaar hai ;) pic.twitter.com/EZ5BRuc0xh

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) April 18, 2018

After this big 'swag se swagat', Priyanka flew down to the country and reportedly even started prepping for the shoot. However, soon rumours were rife that she is secretly engaged to beau Nick Jonas and is also tying the knot on his birthday so she might step back from the project. It wasn't until director Ali Abbas made it official that PC had indeed stepped out, and they were going to announce the leading lady soon.

Yes Priyanka Chopra is no more part of @Bharat_TheFilm & and the reason is very very special , she told us in the Nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her ... Team Bharat wishes @priyankachopra loads of love & happiness for life ððð

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) July 27, 2018

Yes yes yes ... we will announce  the leading lady of Bharat soon.. We have been shooting Non stop and the simultaneously preparing for international schedules ....

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) July 28, 2018

Fan mills were back to voting for the much awaited Kat-Salman reunion and seems like it was destined to be this way!

Katrina kaif plays Bharat's life line in @Bharat_TheFilm . Looking forward to this 3 collaboration buddy after MBKD and TZH.... pic.twitter.com/87sMo6bZiF

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) July 30, 2018

I guess this will be their umpteenth movie together but also looks like it's another blockbuster in the making!

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The action movie also stars Disha Patani, Sunil Grover and Tabu in major roles, and is a remake of the Korean hit 'An Ode To My Father'. Seems like all is well in the 'Bharat' paradise for now.