YRF wants a fresh face for Dhoom 3

Aamir Khan

Yashraj Films is looking out for a female lead for it's racy thriller series Dhoom 3.

It was recently reproted that Katrina Kaif had been zeroed in for the role and had also begun training for it but the production house issued a clarification stating that Kaif was not part of the film.

Katrina on the other hand is currently preparing for her role in Ek Tha Tiger that goes on floor very soon. Miffed by false reports, the production house says that they are looking for a fresh face for the particular role and are still scouting for new faces and talent.

Starring Aamir Khan, Uday Chopra and Abhishek Bachchan, the third of the Dhoom series is due to release in December 2012.

Uday Chopra welcomes Aamir to ‘Dhoom’

New Delhi, Feb 5 – Bollywood actor Uday Chopra, best remembered for his role as Ali in the ‘Dhoom’ franchise, has extended a warm welcome to Aamir Khan, who is on board to play a baddie in its third edition. 

‘Heres welcoming @aamir_khan to the Dhoom madness. Maybe he teaches us a few things or then again maybe we do (sic),’ Uday posted on his Twitter page Saturday.

Aamir has come in after John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan respectively played the smart thief in the first and second movie of the franchise.

Uday and Abhishek Bachchan would continue to be the permanent feature in the franchise. While Uday plays Ali, Abhishek essays the role of inspector Jai Dixit.

Produced by Aditya Chopra, ‘Dhoom 3′ will be written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, popularly known as Victor. The movie’s shooting will begin this year-end and it is slated for a 2012 Christmas release. 

IANS