Overview
- Filming is now expected to begin in late March 2026, replacing the earlier January start window, according to new reports.
- Sources say the rewrite aims to fine-tune a blend of humor and sincerity that does justice to Dadasaheb Phalke’s legacy.
- The script draft will likely be finalized by February before production begins, per Mid-Day’s sourcing.
- Khan and Hirani reportedly halted progress after finding earlier versions too dry for today’s audience.
- As the biopic advances through revisions, Aamir Khan is reviewing future scripts and promoting Happy Patel, slated for a January 16, 2026 release.