Zhu Zhu thrilled to be cast opposite Salman Khan

As the Indian film industry opens it’s doors to international hopefuls, it seems filmmakers are able to get exactly who they want for their films.��So it comes to no surprise that filmmaker Kabir Khan, has signed a Chinese actress to play the leading lady in his forthcoming ‘Tubelight’, and the actress is excited about starring opposite Salman Khan

Zhu Zhu already holds a very well established career in the Chinese film industry. Talking about casting the actress opposite Khan (Salman), was Khan (Kabir) himself who was reported by��Deccan Chronicle explaining, “We did an extensive casting call across various cities including Beijing, Los Angeles and HK for the actress opposite Salman. Zhu Zhu was somebody I liked immediately, she has strong screen presence and is a fantastic actress…Salman and she will make an interesting on screen couple.”

When asked on how she feels about making her Bollyeood debut with this film, Zhu Zhu expressed, “I received the script of ��Tubelight�۪ and I was deeply touched by the spirit of the film and I am sure this going to be another amazing experience in my career and in my life.”

“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work with Salman Khan. I have seen his films and I’m very much charmed by his talent. Kabir Khan is not only a brilliant filmmaker but also in his films he always talks about humanity and love and ordinary people’s lives which everyone in the world can relate to, I am honoured to be a part of ��Tubelight�۪,” she went on to add.

Produced by Salman Khan Films,��Amar Butala, CEO Salman Khan Films was also full of praise, “Salman Khan Films is delighted that Zhu Zhu has joined the cast of our next production. She brings with her a large fan base both in China and the U.S., and we hope to reach out to them as well with a mainstream Bollywood film. Maybe Eid 2017 will be a holiday in Beijing as well!”

Looks like the film is already off to great start. If the Khan duo’s film history together is anything to go by, audiences look to be in for another treat with this one.