Is Bhumi Pednekar Part Of Imran Khan's Comeback Project? Here's What She Said
Bhumi Pednekar addressed the swirling rumours about whether she'll be sharing screen space with Imran, but chose to keep things under wraps for now.
Imran Khan's fans have been eagerly awaiting his much-anticipated Bollywood comeback after nearly a decade. Buzz has it that the actor is set to return with a Netflix project opposite Bhumi Pednekar. Bhumi, who is currently gearing up for the release of The Royals, recently addressed the swirling rumours about whether she'll be sharing screen space with Imran, but chose to keep things under wraps for now.
During the trailer launch of Netflix's The Royals, Bhumi Pednekar was asked about the buzz surrounding her collaboration with Imran Khan in his much-anticipated comeback project. Responding to the speculation, Bhumi said, 'I never speak of anything until it's officially announced." While the actress neither confirmed nor denied the reports, her cryptic response has only fueled fan curiosity. Meanwhile, a source close to the project earlier told HT City that filming is expected to kick off in April. 'The platform wants to make the first announcement themselves. Bhumi Pednekar is locked for the leading role with Imran. The pre-production work is in full swing, and the cameras will roll in a month," the source revealed.
Reportedly, the untitled project is apparently helmed by Danish Aslam, who previously collaborated with Imran Khan in Break Ke Baad. Gurfateh Pirzada co-stars in the film. According to reports, it will launch on Netflix in 2026. However, official confirmation is awaited.
Meanwhile, Bhumi's fans will soon see her on screen in The Royals. It is a modern-day Indian royal rom-com starring Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, and others. What starts off as a business arrangement between a failing royal family and a bright, sassy, self-made CEO suddenly turns into a rollercoaster of romance, comedy, and a lot of drama. The trailer for Netflix's The Royals offers a glimpse into the grand but fading city of Morpur, where an endearing prince and a determined CEO are forced to team up, and eventually fall in love. The series stars Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, a reluctant, polo-playing new-age Rajkumar. Bhumi Pednekar's character, Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, is a fiercely determined CEO with ambitions beyond any palace.
The Royals is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, written by Neha Veena Sharma, and produced by Pritish Nandy Communications.
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