Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Inshallah' to have another female lead?
What's the story
After delivering a box office hit, Bharat this year, Salman Khan is all set to romance Alia Bhatt in their first-ever collaboration, Inshallah. And while the duo will begin shooting for the movie soon, it's reported that the cast will have a new addition. According to media reports, Inshallah will have a third lead angle, wherein another female actor will be seen opposite Salman.
Trend
'Inshallah' to follow Bhansali's trend of love triangles
As per a Pinkvilla report, like most of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movies, Inshallah will also be following the trend of having a third lead angle in it. "Inshallah will see a relatively young actress play a second female lead in Salman-Alia's love drama. Though Salman and Alia play the lead roles, the second lead will have a pivotal role as well," a source stated.
Information
'Inshallah' to be shot in Haridwar and Florida
The report further stated that Inshallah will feature Salman in the role of a businessman while Alia will be an aspiring actress. The movie is likely to hit the floors in October, and will be shot in Florida and northern states of India, majorly Haridwar.
Reunion
Salman, Bhansali to collaborate after 20 years for 'Inshallah'
Notably, this film unites Salman and the ace filmmaker after 20 long years. They had last teamed for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released in 1999. Sharing his excitement about this, Salman took to micro-blogging site Twitter, and wrote, "It's been 20 years but I'm glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to working with Alia."
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We will all be blessed on this journey, says Salman
It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey.#Inshallah #SLB @aliaa08 @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 19, 2019
Collaboration
It has been a long wait, says Alia on Bhansali
Meanwhile, Alia is also excited to collaborate with Bhansali for the first time, and said that "it has been a long wait." The 26-year-old stated that she had waited for around 17 years to fulfill her dream of working with Bhansali. She recalled how she entered Bhansali's office for the first time when she was 9, and expressed her wish to work with him.
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Alia wanted to work with Bhansali since she was 9
I was 9 when I first walked into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office, all nervous and hoping and praying that I would be in his next film. It's been a long wait.
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) March 19, 2019
Current status
Alia has three releases next year, Salman shooting for 'Dabangg-3'
For now, Alia is gearing up for three big releases in 2020. The actress will be seen in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra opposite Ranbir Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt's Sadak 2 and SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR. On the other hand, Salman is currently shooting for the third installment of his popular cop drama franchise Dabangg. Helmed by Prabhudeva, Dabangg 3 will release in December this year.