Salman’s trainer in Race 2!

Here’s another buzz that reveals more on his human side. It seems Salman Khan is being a backbone to his fitness instructor, Abbas Aly, for stepping into screens.

Rumours are making its round that due to Salman’s influence, Abbas has won over few films, including big bannered ones. Abbas, who had Bipasha Basu and Anil Kapoor under his training, has in fact done few cameo roles before. He said to sources that Salman bhai is encouraging him to become a full-fledged actor. “I’m grateful to him and now, with his blessings, I’m part of Race 2 and also an international project,” Abbas revealed.

Wah! Kya baath hey!

Kareena will be part of 'Race 2': Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan was so keen to revive the 'Race' magic with Abbas-Mustan that he has convinced the producers to rope them in as directors. He reveals that girlfriend Kareena Kapoor will also feature in the movie.

"They understand the pulse of the plot. 'Race' was a fast-paced action-adventure caper. Not too many filmmakers in Bollywood would've done such a wonderful job of it," Saif told us.

"Yes, Kareena will be part of 'Race 2'. We're yet to flesh out the details. But 'Race 2' has to be bigger and larger than 'Race'. Otherwise no point in making it," he added.

Bipasha Basu's character has been written out of the script to make way for Kareena.

Produced by Tips Industries Ltd, 'Race', which also had Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, turned out to be one of the big hits of 2008. But for the sequel, Ramesh and Kumar Taurani were not keen to have Abbas-Mustan on board as directors.

But Saif has convinced the producers to launch part two with the director duo.

Apparently "Race 2" will be more gadget and gizmo-friendly, as upwardly-scaled as 'Dhoom 2' was, compared to 'Dhoom'.