Aamir Khan honoured to portray Dadasaheb Phalke with Rajkumar Hirani in biopic: 'Phalke is a huge challenge'
Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are teaming up for a Dadasaheb Phalke biopic, filming in late 2025. The film will blend drama and comedy, reflecting their signature style. Meanwhile, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is nearing Rs 100 crore, solidifying its box office success.
Earlier this year, news broke that
Aamir Khan
and
Rajkumar Hirani
would join forces once again after their blockbuster hits '3 Idiots' and 'PK'. They soon confirmed their collaboration, revealing the project as a biopic on
Dadasaheb Phalke
, set to release at Christmas 2026.
Since then, excitement has been building around the film. During an interview celebrating Sitaare Zameen Par's success, Aamir Khan shared insights about reuniting with Hirani.
A Significant and Challenging Project
In an interview with Pinkvilla, Aamir revealed that filming for the biopic will commence in the final quarter of 2025, with preparations already underway. He described the project as a significant undertaking, stating, 'I think, Phalke is a huge challenge.
Again, it's not a regular mainstream film loaded with action and set pieces. It is the story of a man, who did things that no one could even imagine back in the day.
He was way ahead, he was an adventurer, he was a person who was full of life, and excitement about something he wanted to do. It is one man's journey on an adventure, which even he does not know about. It will be a great honour for Raju and me to make a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke.'
Blending Drama with Comedy
All of Aamir and Hirani's collaborations, including '3 Idiots' and 'PK', have been known for their strong comedic elements. When discussing whether the biopic 'Phalke' would also incorporate humor, Aamir explained that both he and the writer Abhijat Joshi share a special inclination towards comedy, as does Hirani. He mentioned that the three of them enjoy working within the genre that blends drama with humor, and this upcoming film will likely follow the same approach.
'Sitaare Zameen Par' Nears Rs 100 Crore Milestone
'Sitaare Zameen Par' is quickly approaching the Rs 100 crore milestone within just nine days of its release, establishing itself as a box office hit. Directed by RS Prassana, the film is expected to achieve a clean hit status once it surpasses Rs 150 crore in India, likely during its third weekend.
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