"It is about a personal issue. Can't talk about what exactly right now. Needless to say my films always have a political backdrop to them because thats what excites me and I find real. So 'Tubelight' also has a little political backdrop," Kabir told PTI.
Right from his debut "Kabul Express", to "New York" and his last, "Phantom", the filmmaker has helmed movies that have a strong political background.
"Tubelight" will mark the third collaboration between Kabir and the 50-year-old "Dabangg" star after blockbusters "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".
It was reported that Salman will be undertaking a journey of enlightenment from India to China in the film.
The director said "Tubelight" will have a "China element in the story" but he will be shooting the film in Ladakh.
"Tubelight" is scheduled to release on Eid next year.