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NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Locked In Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic With Rajkumar Hirani After Working On Multiple Scripts? Details Inside
New Delhi: Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of his film Sitaare Zameen Par, in which he will be seen alongside Genelia Deshmukh and Darsheel Safary. The film is slated to release in theatres on June 20, 2025. News of Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani reuniting for their third collaboration for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, Father of Indian Cinema, has been making the rounds for a while. An official statement from Aamir Khan's team stated, "It's surprising that no one in Hindi cinema has yet told us the story of cinema in cinema. VFX studios from LA have already created AI designs for the era and period of the film." Now Pinkvilla has reported that Aamir was brainstorming on multiple scripts before he finalised his next with Rajkumar Hirani. Another interesting update shared by the source is that PK 2 is in the works. What's Happening Aamir Khan will begin prep for Rajkumar Hirani's Dadasaheb Phalke biopic soon after the release of Sitaare Zameen Par. The actor was busy developing 10 scripts simultaneously before he gave a nod to Rajkumar Hirani's film. A close source told Pinkvilla, "Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani have together dreamt of making a film on the Father of Indian Cinema - Dadasaheb Phalke and the script work was going on for the longest time. While Raju was working on Dadasaheb Phalke, Aamir was simultaneously creatively involved in developing multiple scripts - ranging from two Rajkumar Santoshi films: Char Din Ki Zindagi and Andaz Apna Apna 2 to Ujjwal Nikam biopic with Dinesh Vijan, the Anurag Basu directed Kishore Kumar and a film with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra among others." The source added, "Aamir is a creative person, and loves to work on content that has potential. He did ample meetings and is committed to delivering content that hits the bullseye. Every film that he discussed could happen shortly, though, at the moment, he is all committed to playing Dadasaheb Phalke." For everyone who has been waiting for an announcement regarding a sequel to PK, the source revealed, "There's a definite idea for PK 2, which Hirani, Abhijat and Aamir are excited about and they will revisit it after the Dadasaheb Phalke. It's a plot that organically leads itself to a sequel, with Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, but the boat is far away from sailing. Ranbir too is aware of the idea and is excited to play an alien." Aamir Khan And Rajkumar Hirani's Previous Hits They have worked together in 3 Idiots and PK. Both were box office blockbusters thus proving they are a hit combination. The Dadasahab Phalke biopic will mark their third project together and hence fans are excited. Jr NTR's Dadasahab Phalke Biopic Jr NTR is also a part of another Dadasahab Phalke biopic in the making. Titled Made In India, the project is being produced by Varun Gupta and SS Karthikeya and backed by SS Rajamouli. The film was announced in 2023. In A Nutshell Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's Dadsahab Phalke biopic was announced earlier this year. The latest report stated that Aamir was dabbling with several film scripts before confirming his reunion with Hirani.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's next on Dadasaheb Phalke eyes at a Christmas 2026 release
Earlier in the month, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that after the historic success of 3 Idiots and PK, Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are reuniting on a slice-of-life-drama slated to go on floors towards the end of 2025. Soon after, the duo made it official and confirmed that their next is a biopic on the life of Dadasaheb Phalke and will feature Aamir Khan as the 'father of Indian Cinema'. And now, we have exclusively learnt that Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are eyeing at a Christmas 2026 release for their next. A source shares, 'Be it 3 Idiots or PK – Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani films have always set new benchmarks at the box office during the Christmas weekend. The duo will continue will the tradition with the intent of arriving during the extended holiday season. The film goes on floors in October 2025, and will be shot until April 2026, followed by a prolonged post-production process.' The source further informs that the prep-work for the yet-untitled film has already commenced. 'The idea is to recreate the era from the 1800s and 1900s with perfection, and the pre-visualization has already started. In fact, multiple looks are also designed for Aamir Khan, and being a perfectionist, he will also undergo acting workshops to get into the part of Dadasaheb Phalke. For Aamir and Rajkumar Hirani, the film is an ode to the person who gave birth to cinema in India,' the source informs. The film is written by Abhijat Joshi with Hindukush Bharadwaj and Avishkar Bharadwaj. According to insiders, the Dadasaheb Phalke biopic will have a strong thread of humour in the midst of all the drama, much like all Rajkumar Hirani films. The team has been working on the script for 3 years now, and are all set to take the film on floors from October 2025. The VFX and pre-viz is being done by LA based companies. Aamir is meanwhile gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par on June 20. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dadasaheb Phalke's grandson Chandrashekhar Pusalkar slams SS Rajamouli's team, praises Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's respectful biopic approach
and filmmaker recently made a surprise announcement that they are reuniting after over a decade for a biopic on , the revered 'Father of Indian Cinema'. Within minutes, reports emerged that SS Rajamouli was also working on a project on Phalke, with likely to play the lead. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, what was meant to be a celebratory moment for Indian cinema has now turned into a conversation about ethics, respect, and representation. Dadasaheb Phalke's grandson, Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar , has openly criticized Rajamouli's team for failing to reach out to the family. 'Rajamouli never contacted me for the biopic,' Pusalkar said, adding that no one from the filmmaker's team made any effort to speak with the family. 'If someone is making a film on Phalke ji, then at least the family should be talked to,' he told Amar Ujala. Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan's team earns family's confidence In stark contrast, Pusalkar praised Aamir and Hirani for handling the sensitive subject with diligence and transparency. He revealed that their assistant producer Hindukush Bhardwaj had been in touch with him for three years, regularly visiting and gathering information. According to Pusalkar, this consistent engagement and honest effort helped the team earn his confidence. 'Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's project was a surprise for me too. But their team worked hard to gain trust. I told them clearly—You guys are working honestly, you go ahead. I have no objection.' Grandson puts faith in Aamir's intent Pusalkar also vouched for Aamir's sincerity and Rajkumar Hirani's storytelling prowess. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'If Aamir Khan is doing this role then I am very happy... Whatever work he does, he does it with complete honesty,' he said. 'Along with him, there is also a director like Rajkumar Hirani, who has done excellent work in the past.' He confirmed that the family was consulted at every step, from research to site visits, and called the collaboration 'a good thing', as it kept the family involved in the project's shaping. Aamir Khan's New Role in Sitaare Zameen Par Shoot begins in October 2025 The Aamir-Hirani film is set to go on floors in October 2025. The actor will begin prep once Sitaare Zameen Par releases. Backed by extensive research and development, the script has been co-written by Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj, and Avishkar Bharadwaj over four years. The team has even brought in a VFX studio from Los Angeles to design AI-powered visual recreations of the era Phalke lived in. Rajamouli's Made In India promises a tribute but skips consultation In contrast, SS Rajamouli's biopic, tentatively titled Made In India, is being touted as a tribute to the origins of Indian cinema. It is reportedly not a straightforward biopic but a cinematic journey that highlights the evolution of Indian film through Dadasaheb Phalke's contributions. The film was announced in 2023. Jr NTR is expected to sign the project after hearing the narration.
News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani Team Up For Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic; Shoot Begins In October
Last Updated: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani reunite after 11 years for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke. The film's shoot starts in October 2025. Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, known for blockbuster films such as 3 Idiots and PK, have reunited after 11 years. The actor-director duo have united for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, known as 'Father of Indian cinema'. The makers vouch that this is the first time that the story of 'cinema in cinema' will be brought before the audience on the big screen. Aamir Khan will start prepping for his part right after the release of Sitaare Zameen Par. The untitled film's shoot will start in October 2025. The story is set against the backdrop of the independence struggle, following the extraordinary journey of an artist, who from scratch, against all odds, goes on to give birth to the largest indigenous film industry in the world. VFX studios from LA has already created AI designs for the era and period of the film. Rajkumar Hirani with Abhijat Joshi and two other writers Hindukush Bharadwaj and Avishkar Bharadwaj have been working on this script for the past 4 years. Dadasaheb Phalke's grandson, Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar has been quite supportive of the project and has provided major anecdotes from the late legendary filmmaker's life. Moreover, fans are excited to see how the iconic collaboration between Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani would shape up again. On the work front, Aamir Khan is returning to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, three years after Laal Singh Chaddha tanked at the box office. His upcoming film, which fans had been eagerly waiting for, faced the same backlash as his 2022 release and was met with boycott calls. This happened because of two primary reasons – a section of social media users felt that the actor support for Operation Sindoor came in quite late, way after the situation calmed down. Secondly, Aamir's old clip from Turkey resurfaced online. In the same, the actor was seen meeting Turkey's First Lady, Emine Erdogan, reigniting controversy over Turkey's alleged support for Pakistan amid tensions with India. The resurfaced clip triggered fresh boycott calls against Khan's upcoming film, with some social media users drawing connections between his past actions and his current project. First Published:
India Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani reunite for Dadasaheb Phalke biopic
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani are set to reunite for a new biopic based on the life of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is regarded as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. The duo is coming together for the third time, after 3 Idiots and PK, marking their reunion after 11 film, which will explore the life and legacy of the legendary filmmaker, is scheduled to go on floors in October 2025. Aamir Khan will begin preparing for his role after the release of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par.'advertisementSet against the backdrop of India's independence struggle, the biopic will chronicle Phalke's journey as an artiste who, starting from scratch, laid the foundation for what would become the world's largest indigenous film script has been in development for over four years, with Rajkumar Hirani, his long-time collaborator Abhijat Joshi, and writers Hindukush Bharadwaj and Avishkar Bharadwaj involved in the writing ensure authenticity, VFX studios from Los Angeles have been enlisted to create AI-generated visuals that capture the period setting of the film. Additionally, Dadasaheb Phalke's grandson, Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar, has extended his support and contributed anecdotes and personal insights to the project. You May Also Like
