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The suspense is over. Katrina Kaif has finally agreed to star in Yash Raj Films' Dhoom 3 opposite Aamir Khan and the big question that this confirmation throws up is,

Will Katrina go ahead with the legacy and sizzle wearing a bikini for this film?

For those who came in late, Katrina was always the first choice for the role. However, a precondition for doing the role was that Katrina would have to wear a two-piece in a couple of scenes in the film that the superstar actress was reluctant despite being eager to work in the film.

While confirming Katrina's acceptance of the role, the makers of Dhoom 3 did not, however, mention whether she will wear a two- piece in the film.

Earlier, when Katrina was hesitating to do the role, the makers tried scouting for a fresh face.

"We were unable to find the perfect debutante to play the lead role after almost a year of searching. Briefly, we also tried roping in an international actress but were still unable to find someone who would stand out," Vijay Krishna Acharya AKA Victor, director of the film, said . "Both (YRF head honcho) Aditya Chopra and I really wanted to be sure that the actress we chose is perfect for the role. As reported earlier, Katrina was an obvious choice for all of us. She is someone who we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. This is also the first time Aamir and Katrina will unite on the screen. That certainly adds value to the project," Vijay said. Barring her debut film Boom , Katrina has refrained from wearing a bikini in her career so far.

In fact in her eight-year career, she has largely avoided excessive skin show. The actress, regarded as the most saleable female star by many, has been following the norm of avoiding bold scenes ever since she started dating Salman Khan.

Katrina was recently seen kissing Hrithik Roshan in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , but that scene was filmed during the phase when she and Salman had briefly broken up.

The buzz on Dhoom 3 suggests Katrina would not only have to sport a bikini, she may also have to share a passionate smooch with Aamir. The Dhoom films have always had scenes that require the heroines to expose in beachwear and also do intimate scenes.

In the first film, Esha Deol got a hot makeover and was seen flaunting a toned body in a bikini. In Dhoom 2, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan sported two-piece beachwear and also shared a kissing scene with Hrithik Roshan.

Decision to go with Katrina for Dhoom 3 was taken after a lot of discussion and several meetings between Aditya Chopra and Vijay Krishna Acharya.

Meanwhile it seems that Katrina has become YRF's new muse.

Her latest YRF production, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan , is already a big hit. The film has grossed Rs 50 crore in less than two weeks. She has two other YRF productions lined up - Ek Tha Tiger opposite Salman and Yash Chopra's comeback directorial feature opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

The hunt for a leading lady for Dhoom 3 is over!

Katrina Kaif will sizzle in the third instalment of the action-adventure series, which features Aamir Khan as the anti-hero.

Yash Raj Films (YRF) had been on the lookout for a fresh face for the role, which was essayed by Esha Deol and Aishwarya Rai, in Dhoom and Dhoom 2, respectively.

"After almost a year of searching for a new face for Dhoom 3, we were still unable to find the perfect debutante to play the lead role. We even reached out to international talent but were still unable to find someone who stood out," said director Vijay Krishna Acharya aka Victor.

The choice was made jointly by Victor and producer Aditya Chopra.

"Once we decided to go with a known face and not pursue the newcomer route, Katrina was the obvious choice for all of us," Victor said in a YRF press statement last Friday.

Katrina has been riding high on the success of films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and another YRF venture Mere Brother Ki Dulhan earlier this year.

"She is someone whom we all know will bring tremendous enthusiasm and commitment to the film. The first time pairing of Aamir with Katrina will also certainly add value," he added.

That’s what we say, panchon ungliyan ghee main! Demoiselle Katrina Kaif has every reason to not feel distressed as she is the one who is wanted by both Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar.

Though Katrina chose Aditya’s film Ek Tha Tiger over Karan Johar’s film to be directed by Ayan Mukherjee starring her ex Ranbir Kapoor, it’s heard that Karan is keen to have the actress do an item song in his film Agneepath.

However, Yashraj scion Aditya Chopra is khasa impressed with our Kat. As per sources, “Kat is now an insider at Yashraj. She spends time in the studio whether she is shooting or not. And Adi reportedly hangs on to her every word.”

Taaza khabar yeh bhi hai ki, Adi convinced Shahrukh Khan to act with Katrina in a film to be directed by his father Yash Chopra, which will go on the floors this December 15.

And after their film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan witnessed a good opening the professional relationship between Kat and Adi has only grown deeper. Katrina is even said to be the bone of contention between Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra as the actress seems to be fonder of Adi’s films.

Chances are also that Katrina Kaif might land a proper role in Dhoom 3 starring Aamir Khan in lead.