The last time Yash Chopra shot in Kashmir was for the 1976 blockbuster Kabhi Kabhie, after which he was lured by the Swiss Alps for his later films. YRF films visited Kashmir for a recce.

"People from the production house had come in April to do a recce for their upcoming film shoot. They checked out various places like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Nishat Bagh, Dal Lake and Char Chinari.

They even spoke to various officials to understand the necessary formalities to execute a film shoot here," revealed a source from Kashmir. The makers have already shot a major portion of the film at YRF Studios and completed a lengthy schedule in London .

However, a part of it is still left. The location hunt in Kashmir has however, given rise to a lot of anticipation among the people of the valley.

"People here have already heard that SRK is going to visit the area tentatively in mid-August. There's a lot of excitement about it," said our source from the valley.

When contacted, YRF spokesperson confirmed the development and said, "We are considering Kashmir as an option. However, we have not taken a final decision yet.

"The film is slated for a Diwali release (less)