# Ek Tha Tiger (2012)

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**Original title**: *एक था टाइगर*
**Runtime**: 133 min
**Genres**: Action, Thriller, Romance
**Directed by**: Kabir Khan
**Written by**: Aditya Chopra, Kabir Khan, Neelesh Misra
**Starring**: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Girish Karnad, Ranvir Shorey, Gavie Chahal, Roshan Seth

> *Once, there was a tiger.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Dubai streets at dusk with a motorcycle roaring, a scientist's secrets hidden, a Pakistani caretaker's gentle voice. 
Central setup: a top agent observes the scientist. 
Kabir Khan's era informs this tense romance.

**Mood tags**: sexy, uplifting

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