Will make Takht after Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, says Karan Johar

Karan Johar announced the historical epic Takht back in 2018. The film, which is set during the Mughal era, stars Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. 

However, after initial preparations, the film was put on ice, fuelling speculation that it had been shelved. These rumours gained credence earlier this year when Johar announced that Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, would be his next directorial venture. The film is scheduled to go on the floors this year.

However, when Johar was asked about Takht in an Instagram Live session, he said, “People are asking about Takht. I will make Takht right after I am done with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, which, by the way, I start this month. So wish me luck guys. I am back on set after six years (sic).” 

Takht will revolve around the warring sons of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan: Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh, played by Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal respectively. Anil Kapoor will be seen in the role of Shah Jahan. 

Johar’s last film as a director was Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Fawad Khan.