Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani put Dadasaheb Phalke's biopic on hold
What's the story
In a surprising development, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and director Rajkumar Hirani have reportedly decided to put their much-anticipated Dadasaheb Phalke biopic on hold. The decision comes after both Khan and Hirani expressed dissatisfaction with the script. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, they felt that the current version of the screenplay was "too dry" for contemporary audiences and lacked the humor expected from their collaboration.
Creative differences
Khan-Hirani believes Phalke deserves a better script
The source said, "Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani stand for perfection, and they were not happy with the script." "They believe that a personality as iconic as Dadasaheb Phalke deserves a script that is both emotionally stirring and universally engaging." They added, "Until they arrive at that benchmark, they are in no hurry to rush the film into production."
Future plans
What next for Khan and Hirani?
While the Phalke biopic is on hold, Khan is reportedly exploring multiple other scripts to finalize his next project. He is said to be reading at least 20 scripts at the moment and will make an announcement about his future plans in early 2026. Meanwhile, Hirani has also started identifying his next subject and will begin writing soon. Despite the current setback, the insider revealed, "Raju Hirani and Aamir Khan will definitely reunite on something else."