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Aamir Khan's Phalke Biopic Delayed to March 2026
Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are making a movie about Dadasaheb Phalke, who is called the father of Indian cinema.
They were supposed to start filming in January 2026, but now it will start in March 2026.
The reason for the delay is that they are working hard to make the script just right.
They want to make sure the movie is both funny and serious, and that it tells Phalke's story in a way that feels true to history.
The script has been in the works for over four years, and a team of writers is helping to make it perfect.
They are even using special technology to help recreate the time period accurately.
Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's Dadasaheb Phalke biopic delayed to March 2026.
Original start date was January 2026, delayed due to script rewrites.
Script finalization expected by February 2026, production to begin in late March.
Writing team includes Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj, and Avishkar Bharadwaj.
FX studios in Los Angeles using AI-powered visual references for authenticity.
- Who
- Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani
- What
- Dadasaheb Phalke biopic
- Where
- India
- When
- Production delayed to March 2026
- Why
- Script rewrites and finalization
Key facts
- Project
- Dadasaheb Phalke biopic
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Lead Actor
- Aamir Khan
- Original Start Date
- January 2026
- New Start Date
- March 2026
- Reason for Delay
- Script rewrites and finalization
- Script Finalization
- February 2026
- Writing Team
- Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj, Avishkar Bharadwaj
- FX Studios
- Los Angeles
- Technology Used
- AI-powered visual references
Timeline
Aamir Khan rejects Phalke biopic script.
Then, he cites lack of emotion, humor.
Result: Project shelved.
Now, release delayed to March 2026 for rewrites.
Quotes
A source
An anonymous individual with knowledge of the project
“Hirani and Aamir agree that the film must feel emotionally contemporary while staying rooted in history. The rewrite is to fine-tune the balance of humour and sincerity. They want to ensure that the character arc captures Phalke's stature. The draft will likely be finalised by February, and production will begin in late March.”
wionews.com
Sources
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