Helmed by Kabir Khan , the upcoming much-talked about flick ' Phantom ' is set in post 26/11 scenario. ' Phantom ' spins around the global terrorism and some scenes in the film needed Pakistan as a backdrop. The director Khan wanted to shoot the movie across the border, however the unit didn't feel it safe. So, Khan decided to recreate Pakistan in Malerkotla in Punjab, reportedly.

Aseem Mishra , the cinematographer revealed that "We created Pakistan in Malerkotla in Punjab. Kabir, the production designer and I narrowed down Malerkotla because of its mosque, local people, narrow lanes and overall architecture, which creates the verisimilitude of a town from Pakistan. We dressed it up with posters and flags etc. I have given this section a little greenish warm feel to it. We got some really beautiful evening light in some of the scenes. When you see the film, it all looks so real."

Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Sajid Nadiadwala , the film ' Phantom ' releases on August 28.