News comes to the fore that Aamir Khan is gearing up for Rajkumar Hirani’s Dadasaheb Phalke biopic directorial.
Both Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani put to rest the earlier rumours of the project being put on a burner.
A source close to the production house reveals that the shoot for the biopic will
kick-off in March 2026. The project, which has been under consideration for several years, aims to bring Phalke’s story to a contemporary audience although maintaining historical depth. Reports indicate that ensuring the film’s authenticity and emotional relevance is a top priority for the production team.
A key factor in the film’s preparation is the development of a fresh draft of the script. A media had confirmed the development, mentioning that Hirani is currently preparing a fresh draft of the script.
The script development process has been ongoing for more than four years, with multiple writers involved. Rajkumar Hirani is collaborating with Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj, and Avishkar Bharadwaj to mould the script. The aim is to do justice to Dadasaheb Phalke’s legacy and highlight his contribution to Indian cinema.He was called the ‘father’ of Indian cinema.
To achieve a balance amid historical accuracy and modern storytelling, the script is being reworked to fine-tune its tone. The process is meant to combine humour and sincerity, so that Phalke’s character is portrayed with the dignity and complexity he deserves. As revealed by a source Hirani and Aamir agree that the film must feel emotionally contemporary though 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. In addition to script revisions, the production team is making use of advanced technology to recreate the period setting of the film. FX studios based in Los Angeles have developed AI-powered visual references.
The story of Dadasaheb Phalke holds a special place in Indian cinema history. He directed Raja Harishchandra in 1913, which is recognised as India’s first full-length feature film.
The report further said that the script is expected to be finalised by February 2026. Aamir, meanwhile, is currently into promotion of “Happy Patel” produced by him and featuring Vir Das and Mithila Palkar in important roles.
News Edit KV Raman
