In April 2020, Karan Johar was supposed to start shooting for his next directorial venture ‘Takht’ starring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in the lead. This magnum opus was set in the Mughal era and would be one of the biggest films. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, it would be impossible for Karan to shoot this massive film. Hence it has been reported that he will be working on a different film with Ranveer Singh at the forefront.
Takht was supposed to be shot at international locations but now it won’t be possible.
According to a source from Pinkvilla, “Karan was already working on another script from earlier this year, which he wants to direct. When the Corona outbreak started, Karan was already in talks with his team and then, he decided to go ahead with the second script he had in hand. The film is a rom-com in the space that KJo specialises in.”
The source further added, “Unlike Takht which has a huge ensemble, this film will be a solo lead hero starrer which will have Ranveer playing to the gallery. Ranveer and Karan discussed the idea and he really liked it. Everything is in place and they will soon chalk out a schedule to roll the movie.”
This will be Ranveer and Karan Johar’s first collaboration as an actor-director. On the work front, Ranveer Singh has ’83 which is waiting for a theatrical release. Moreover, he’s also in discussions for a gangster drama with Zoya Akhtar and has YRF’s ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar.’
