Four-Year Research Culminates in Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani Reunion for Film on 'Father of Cinema'

Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are collaborating again after 11 years. The film's storyline has also been revealed.

Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani: Dadasaheb Phalke, the name itself is significant, yet sadly, his story has never been depicted in Hindi cinema with the due respect and detail it deserves. Now, Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are set to rectify this, collaborating on a biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke.

Four Years in the Making

Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bardwaj, and Avishkar Bardwaj, these four writers have been working on the script for the past four years. During this process, they have incorporated several rare and personal anecdotes by collaborating with Dadasaheb's grandson, Chandrashekhar Shrikrishna Pusalkar.

Filming to Begin October 2025

Filming for this grand project will commence in October 2025. Aamir Khan will begin preparations for this project immediately after the release of his film, Sitaare Zameen Par. The film will also feature a significant role for AI-based VFX.

The Story of Dadasaheb Phalke

Los Angeles studios have begun digitally recreating the costumes, locations, and backdrops of that era. This story of Dadasaheb Phalke will not merely be a film; it will be a portrayal of struggle, indigenous consciousness, and the soul of art. This is the story of a man who started from scratch and laid the foundation for the world's largest film industry.

The Aamir-Hirani Duo Ready to Create History Again

After delivering superhit films like '3 Idiots' and 'PK', the duo of Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani is poised to create history once again. This time, the story will not only be entertaining but will also showcase the true legacy of cinema's birth.