Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic to Begin Filming in March 2026

Aamir Khan and director Rajkumar Hirani are preparing to begin shooting their long-anticipated biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, with production expected to start in March 2026. The project has been in development for over four years, focusing on refining a fresh script draft that balances historical accuracy with emotional depth and subtle humour. Multiple writers, including Abhijat Joshi and the Bharadwaj duo, are involved. The filmmakers aim to present Phalke's legacy with sincerity and contemporary relevance, finalizing the script by February before filming.