Bollywood star Imran Khan, who last appeared on the silver screen back in 2015, is apparently set to bounce back with a Netflix project. The movie is described as a romantic comedy and Danish Aslam, who directed Imran’s 2010 Break Ke Baad, will direct. With fans excited for his return, fans are also wondering who will star opposite him in this highly-anticipated project.
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Imran Khan to Make Bollywood Comeback with Netflix Rom-Com Opposite Bhumi Pednekar
Bhumi Pednekar Likely to Co-Star
It has also been reported that Bhumi Pednekar has been approached to play the female lead opposite Imran Khan. Despite the fact that she has not yet “really” signed the contract, her possible coming on board has created a great deal of buzz. If it comes through, this will be Bhumi’s third Netflix India project after featuring in both Bhakshak and the upcoming show The Royals.
Filming Expected to Start in Early 2025
The film’s script is in the final stages and is expected to be completed next month. Pre-production work will reportedly begin shortly afterward, with shooting to start in March 2025. Fans of Imran, who have long awaited him back in this acting world, are excited to see him back on-screen with a refreshing rom-com.
This is an important project for Imran on multiple levels, having been his planned restart for his post-acting career till it was shelved, due to his planned Disney+ Hotstar spy thriller series falling through. The series directed by Abbas Tyrewala was earlier put on the backburner owing to the merger of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company. Imran’s return to the industry will be formally marked by the new Netflix film.
Bhumi Pednekar’s Recent and Upcoming Films
On the work front, Bhumi Pednekar has several upcoming projects lined up. She will be seen in the crime thriller Daldal to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video where she plays a police officer probing gruesome murders. She will also be reuniting with Kartik Aaryan for Pati, Patni Aur Woh 2, and will star in Netflix’s The Royals. Bhumi also has Mere Biwi Ki Husband opposite Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh in the upcoming slate, which has gotten delayed. With both Imran Khan’s much-awaited comeback and Bhumi Pednekar’s dynamic filmography, the new Netflix romantic comedy is shaping up to be a major highlight in Bollywood’s 2025 slate. Fans eagerly await more details about this exciting collaboration.
FAQs
When will the shooting for Imran Khan’s comeback film begin?
The shooting is scheduled to start in March 2025.
Has Bhumi Pednekar confirmed her role in the film?
Not yet, but she is reportedly in talks for the project.
