Sanjay Dutt reaches Manali to shoot 'Lamhaa'

Shimla, Nov 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt arrived at popular tourist resort of Manali in Himachal Pradesh for the shooting of director Rahul Dholakia's 'Lamhaa', after it was moved out of Jammu and Kashmir due to protests there.

Sanjay has a busy schedule and he will be shooting at various locations for the film during his week-long stay.

His wife, Manyata, is also accompanying him.

Bipasha Basu, who is playing the lead role in the film, and Rakhi Sawant are also reported to have joined other team members in Manali.

A large crowd gathered at Bhuntar airport near Kullu town to receive Sanjay.

Besides shooting at Naggar, known for quaint old houses, the film will have scenes of the 13,050-feet high Rohtang Pass, the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti, Solang Nullah and Patlikul.

Producer Bunty Walia, who had hoped to shoot 'Lamhaa' in the Kashmir valley, was forced to pull out his crew from the region after the shooting was disrupted more than once.