Even before Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp could get his act together with Amitabh Bachchan in Mira Nair’s "Shantaram", actor and governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office has confirmed that he would be acting alongside Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in Sajid Nadiadwala’s "Kambakkht Ishq".

According to sources, the letter from the governor’s office in California has already reached Nadiadwala who will soon fly there to sign up Arnold. Sources add that Arnold and Sajid have still not agreed on the final fee. Nadiadwala confirmed that Arnold has agreed to do his film but said, "My company is in talks with the Arnold’s office. However, I won’t be able to make an official announcement until Arnold signs on the dotted line."

Nadiadwala has also appointed the casting directors of the reality show Entourage-Susan Paley Abramson and Justine Hempe— for roping in more Hollywood stars. Prashant Shah, line producer of the film, based in Los Angeles confirmed this.

After doing back-to-back comedies last year, it looks like Bollywood's star Akshay Kumar is hell bent on making 2008 his year of actioners.

In producer Sajid Nadiadwala's "Kambakkth Ishq", he plays a Hollywood stuntman and it will be shot in Universal Studios.
"This would be the first Indian film to be shot within Universal Studios. We've got the permission not only to shoot within the studio but also to use their logo. Akshay plays a stuntman from Universal Studios. We also had amazing superstars from Hollywood. We're working out the legal aspects," Nadiadwala told IANS.

"Kambakkth Ishq" is to be shot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and the producer has roped in a new director Sabir Khan to helm the film.
"It'll also star 12-15 leading actors from Hollywood in various parts. It's a candyfloss, 'safe' film. We had to bring in an extra gloss in the backdrop. That's why Hollywood.

Nadiadwala agrees shooting "Kambakkth Ishq" in Hollywood won't be an easy task.

Why a new director for such a lavish film?
"Sabir Khan has grown up in front of me. He assisted in my production "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi". He is a very hardworking. And if you're suggesting that I should've first let Sabir make a smaller film then let me say I don't make small films. I've dreamt 70mm dreams from before that format was invented."

"Siddharth's film, which will probably star Saif Ali Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, isn't the routine candyfloss film. We start at the end of 2008. Siddharth wants to do something different. So do I. It's a film set against Mumbai. It isn't a dark film. But not frothy either."

Imtiaz Ali will first direct a film for Saif's production house.

Sajid Nadiadwala has widened his horizons. His next venture Kambakth Ishq that stars Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in the lead, now also boasts of an international star cast.

It has been reported that Arnold Schwazzenegar and Beyonce will play vital roles in Kambaqt Ishq. Says a source "Akshay plays a Hollywood stuntman in the film. Hence the inclusion of Arnold. Our desi action hero will be seen with the international action icon. Beyonce too is reportedly doing a sizzling act in the film. Everything is almost finalized. Apparently they are also looking at other Hollywood names to join the cast of Kambakth Ishq."

But here's the latest news! Sajid Nadiadwala has officially appointed the casting directors of Entourage, the big hit reality show in the US. Susan Paley Abramson and Justine Hempe are the casting agents for the Hollywood stars for Kambqat Ishq that is to be shot extensively in Los Angeles.

Prashant Shah, line producer of Kambakth Ishq, based in Los Angeles said, "Yes its true we are signed the casting agents of Entourage as the casting agents for Hollywood stars for Kambakth Ishq. This move only goes to show that the Hindi film industry is increasingly getting globalized. Powerful producers like Sajid Nadiadwala now are confident that Hollywood stars are within their reach. Only Sajid can make this happen. He is the only producer in the industry with a clout equal to Yashraj."