Rumours were abuzz about Salman Khan's next offering, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, and speculation was rife that Kriti Sanon would be headlining the film opposite Sallu. Now, however, it's been confirmed that it will be none other than Mohenjo Daro star Pooja Hegde who will star opposite Salman Khan in the upcoming flick.

Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to confirm the same. He wrote, "CONFIRMED... #PoojaHegde opposite #SalmanKhan in #KabhiEidKabhiDiwali... Directed by Farhad Samji... Story and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala... #Eid2021 release."