Superstar Aamir Khan says the first sequence of the "very exciting" film "Thugs of Hindostan" is a big action one for which preparations are going on in Malta.
"'Thugs...' is a very exciting project. The first sequence is a big action sequence. Right now, prep is going for that," Aamir told IANS over phone from Malta, a European island nation in the Mediterranean.
The Yash Raj Films' project, which promises to have action on sea and a dose of history, brings together megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir for the first time.
"I am most excited to work with Amitabh Bachchan for the first time. It is a dream come true. I've always been his huge fan. It will be a great memorable moment for me to share screen space with him," said Aamir.
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The film, which also stars Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh, will go on floors on June 5 on specially-built ships.
The shooting will begin aboard two massive specially-constructed ships -- built over two months -- that are currently docked in a Maltese sea port.
Writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya said in a statement: "The set of the film is in a high security water zone, with restricted access. Both these ships have been built in the early 18th century style, when vessels would carry cannons and other weapons."
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"An international crew has been hard at work creating these elaborate ships in Malta. Most of the portions to be filmed on board these ships involve high octane action."