Revealed: The real reason behind Katrina Kaif's red hair in 'Fitoor'

Abhishek Kapoor is dazzled by the beauty and romance of Kashmir and the filmmaker says the red hair of his leading ladies Katrina Kaif and Tabu in "Fitoor" is a tribute to Chinar. Abhishek, 44, said Kashmir has fascinated him since childhood and he particularly loved the colour of Chinar leaves in autumn hence he decided to give the striking hair colour to his actresses.

"Chinar in the month of November is enchanting and that magic was very important for the film. And the red hair of our two leading ladies is a metaphor or a tribute to the red autumn leaves of Chinar," Abhishek told reporters during the launch of song "Pashmina" from the film. The "Kai Po Che" helmer has always adored the valley as the perfect location to showcase romance and he made it sure to stick to his choice. "When we were going for the shooting there were floods in Kashmir and people advised us to go to Himachal. But, there is nothing as mesmerising as Kashmir. People go to Switzerland and other locations, but the fragrance of Kashmir can't be found anywhere else," he said.

"Fitoor" based on Charles Dickens' celebrated classic "Great Expectations" will hit screens on February 12.