MUMBAI: Leaving behind its regulars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, Yash Raj Films has signed Salman Khan for its next project titled Ek Tha Tiger that would have Katrina Kaif as his co-star.

Speaking on the project, Yash Chopra said it was a very happy moment for him. "Everyone knows my association with Salim saab, having worked together on Deewaar, Trishul and Kaala Patthar. It is a very happy moment for me and YRF to have his son Salman with us for the first time. "

Said Salman Khan, "In the past Adi and I have met a few times on various projects but somehow, when Kabir and he came to me with this particular story, we all just knew that this was the one. It is a very ambitious project and will be a challenge for all of us, but that‘s exactly what makes it such a big draw. Above all, I‘m honoured to be working with Yashji, who has worked so closely with my Dad in the past."

The film has story by Aditya Chopra and the screenplay and dialogues have been written by Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra. Aseem Mishra, who has worked with Kabir on New York, will be the director of photography.

The film, produced by Aditya Chopra, will go on the floors early July and has been slated for a mid-2012 release.