Aamir Khan to Star in Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic
The film will delve into Phalke's life, showcasing his struggles and achievements in establishing the Indian film industry, and is expected to be a landmark project in the Indian entertainment industry, with Aamir Khan's preparation and passion for the role making it a highly anticipated release.
Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are reuniting for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the "Father of Indian cinema", with the film set to cover Phalke's journey from scratch to establishing the Indian film industry against the backdrop of India's independence struggle.
The script has been in works for four years, with Rajkumar Hirani and writers Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj, and Avishkar Bharadwaj working on it. Dadasaheb Phalke's grandson, Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar, has provided anecdotes from Phalke's life to aid the script and has expressed confidence in Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan's vision for the biopic.
Aamir Khan will start preparing for the role after the release of his upcoming film "Sitaare Zameen Par" on June 20. The biopic is expected to set a benchmark in the Indian entertainment industry, with Aamir Khan known for his meticulous preparation and passion for complex roles. The film is scheduled to start shooting in October 2025.
Meanwhile, Aamir Khan has sparked rumors of a potential biopic on Kishore Kumar, after being spotted with a book on the legendary singer. Although only the Phalke biopic has been officially confirmed, fans are wondering if Aamir is planning another big project.
The biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke is a highly anticipated project, with the combination of Rajkumar Hirani's direction and Aamir Khan's acting expected to bring Phalke's story to life in a captivating way. With the film's release scheduled for after the shooting begins in October 2025, fans are eagerly waiting to see the final product.