<p>For actor Emraan Hashmi, getting an opportunity to collaborate with superstar Salman Khan on the third installment of <em>Tiger</em>, the action spy franchise is a dream come true.</p>.<p>Hashmi has been roped in to play the villain in <em>Tiger 3</em>, which will also see Katrina Kaif reprise her role as spy Zoya opposite Khan's Tiger.</p>.<p>Last month, a source close to the film's production told PTI that the 41-year-old actor has come on board the Yash Raj Films (YRF) production.</p>.<p>Hashmi said even though he is yet to sign on the dotted lines, he is looking forward to working on the blockbuster franchise.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/emraan-hashmi-to-star-in-comedy-sab-first-class-877570.html" target="_blank">Emraan Hashmi to star in comedy 'Sab First Class'</a></strong><br /><br />"I would love to work in the franchise. I would love to work with Salman. It has always been a dream and hopefully it will come true," the actor told PTI.</p>.<p><em>Tiger 3 </em>will mark Hashmi's first collaboration with Khan and Kaif. It will also be his maiden YRF film.</p>.<p>The first movie in the franchise was <em>Ek Tha Tiger</em> (2012), directed by Kabir Khan. Ali Abbas Zafar helmed the second part <em>Tiger Zinda Hai</em> (2017) and Maneesh Sharma will be the directing the third installment.</p>.<p>Hashmi is also excited about audience's reaction to <em>Chehre</em>, his upcoming film with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.</p>.<p>The mystery thriller, directed by Rumy Jafry, is set to have a theatrical release on April 30.</p>.<p>The actor said he was bowled over by Bachchan's dedication to the craft.</p>.<p>"It was a fan boy moment with him. I have enjoyed every bit of working with him. His dedication to craft, seeing him perform and being in one frame was quite good."</p>.<p>Hashmi is currently gearing up for Sanjay Gupta's action crime film <em>Mumbai Saga</em>, which is set to hit the theatres on March 19.</p>.<p>Set in the 1980s-90s, the movie revolves around all that went into transforming Bombay into Mumbai.</p>.<p>The gangster drama also features John Abraham, Kajal Aggarwal, Mahesh Manjrekar, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy, Gulshan Grover, and Amole Gupte. </p>
<p>For actor Emraan Hashmi, getting an opportunity to collaborate with superstar Salman Khan on the third installment of <em>Tiger</em>, the action spy franchise is a dream come true.</p>.<p>Hashmi has been roped in to play the villain in <em>Tiger 3</em>, which will also see Katrina Kaif reprise her role as spy Zoya opposite Khan's Tiger.</p>.<p>Last month, a source close to the film's production told PTI that the 41-year-old actor has come on board the Yash Raj Films (YRF) production.</p>.<p>Hashmi said even though he is yet to sign on the dotted lines, he is looking forward to working on the blockbuster franchise.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/emraan-hashmi-to-star-in-comedy-sab-first-class-877570.html" target="_blank">Emraan Hashmi to star in comedy 'Sab First Class'</a></strong><br /><br />"I would love to work in the franchise. I would love to work with Salman. It has always been a dream and hopefully it will come true," the actor told PTI.</p>.<p><em>Tiger 3 </em>will mark Hashmi's first collaboration with Khan and Kaif. It will also be his maiden YRF film.</p>.<p>The first movie in the franchise was <em>Ek Tha Tiger</em> (2012), directed by Kabir Khan. Ali Abbas Zafar helmed the second part <em>Tiger Zinda Hai</em> (2017) and Maneesh Sharma will be the directing the third installment.</p>.<p>Hashmi is also excited about audience's reaction to <em>Chehre</em>, his upcoming film with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.</p>.<p>The mystery thriller, directed by Rumy Jafry, is set to have a theatrical release on April 30.</p>.<p>The actor said he was bowled over by Bachchan's dedication to the craft.</p>.<p>"It was a fan boy moment with him. I have enjoyed every bit of working with him. His dedication to craft, seeing him perform and being in one frame was quite good."</p>.<p>Hashmi is currently gearing up for Sanjay Gupta's action crime film <em>Mumbai Saga</em>, which is set to hit the theatres on March 19.</p>.<p>Set in the 1980s-90s, the movie revolves around all that went into transforming Bombay into Mumbai.</p>.<p>The gangster drama also features John Abraham, Kajal Aggarwal, Mahesh Manjrekar, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy, Gulshan Grover, and Amole Gupte. </p>