Hrithik to act in Kabir Khan's next romantic film

While Kabir Khan's much awaited films—Phantom and Bajrangi Bhaijaan—remain under way, the talented writer-director is learnt to have finalised Hrithik Roshan as the protagonist for his next film.

Set against a historical and political backdrop, the movie is a passionate love story. The still-untitled film will be Kabir Kahn's second film with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, and is likely to be released by July 2015. 

Kabir reportedly wants to direct one film a year and is working on the logistics of two films simultaneously.

Meanwhile, Khan is currently busy shooting Phantom starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif in Vancouver.