Aamir and Hirani pair again on screen
Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, who have made successful films like ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘PK’, are now working on a new project. According to recent reports, the duo is going to film the life story of the founder of Indian cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dada Saheb Phalke). This ambitious project has been under discussion for many years, and now it has been given permission to go ahead. The shooting of the film is likely to begin in March 2026. Aamir Khan will play the lead character of Dadasaheb Phalke in this film, which could be one of the most challenging and memorable roles of his career.
script development
An important aspect in film preparation is the development of new drafts of the script. According to a media report, Hirani is currently preparing a new version of the script.
four years of script development
The script development process has been ongoing for the past four years, with multiple writers involved. Rajkumar Hirani is working closely with Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bhardwaj and Avishkar Bhardwaj to shape the script. It aims to honor the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke and highlight his contribution to Indian cinema.
script improvements
Work is underway to refine the tone of the script, to strike a balance between historical accuracy and modern storytelling. The goal of this process was to combine humor and honesty, to give Phalke’s character the dignity and complexity it deserves. According to a source, “Hirani and Aamir agreed that the film should be emotionally contemporary while still keeping it in a historical context.” The draft is expected to be finalized by February, and production will begin in late March.
Use of advanced technology
In addition to changes to the script, the production team is using advanced technology to recreate the period setting of the film. Los Angeles-based FX Studios developed AI-powered visual references.
Contribution of Dadasaheb Phalke
The story of Dadasaheb Phalke is important in the history of Indian cinema. He directed Raja Harishchandra in 1913, considered to be India’s first full-length feature film. The report also states that the script is expected to be finalized by February 2026. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is promoting ‘Happy Patel’, which he has produced and stars Vir Das and Mithila Palkar in the lead roles.
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