Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan is keen to be part of Mr. India 2, even if it entails playing villain! However, the filmmakers feel challenged casting Salman in negative role.

Franchise owner Boney Kapoor tells to Media:

"Mogambo was a perfect villain for those times. He died at the end of Mr India. So that's the end of him. Salman has said that he wants to be part of Mr India 2 in any capacity, even as a villain. It would be a big challenge to project Salman as a negative character, a first for him."

The film is finally beginning to take shape with Anees Bazmee having been picked as the helmer.

Earlier Shekhar Kapur, who had helmed the 1987 hit, was to wield the baton again but he and the producer have had a falling apart.

Anil Kapoor and Sridevi, the lead pair in the original, have been confirmed for the sequel.