MUMBAI:  Eros International is all set to release Veer starring Salman Khan on 22 January 2010. The film is produced by Vijay Galani and directed by Anil Sharma.

Veer, is a period drama with the theme of love versus duty. It deals with the heroism and bravery of a Pindari soldier.

Adds a source “The film Veer has been a 20 year dream of Salman’s even before his foray into acting. Salman’s involvement in this particular project is tremendous especially since he’s lived with the script for so long. It’s like a dream come true.” He has gone all out for this film. He has worked hard on his look for Veer right from the styling to his toned physique. The film has turned out great much to everyone’s delight and is touted as Salman Khan’s greatest work”

The film also stars veteran actors like Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff along with Sohail Khan, Bharat Dabolkar, Lisa Lazarus and newcomer Zarine Khan.

The music is by Sajid Wajid while the lyrics have been written by Gulzar.