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Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Alia Bhatt To Revive ‘Inshallah’ After Love And War? Here’s What We Know
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News18•05-10-2026, 14:13
Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Alia Bhatt Reportedly Plan To Revive Shelved Film Inshallah
  • •Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt are reportedly in discussions to revive their previously shelved project Inshallah after completing Love and War.
  • •The core story of Inshallah will remain the same, but the script is expected to undergo major writing changes and be given a fresh spin.
  • •Casting decisions for the male lead will only be finalized after the script is completed, with possibilities ranging from newer actors to other top stars.
  • •Inshallah was originally announced in 2019 starring Salman Khan, but was shelved due to creative differences between the actor and the director.
  • •Production designer Rupin Suchak previously revealed that extensive pre-planning and set construction had taken place in the US before the project was abruptly called off.

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Inshallah was shelved due to creative differences and a showdown between director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman Khan, which resulted in Khan walking away from the sets.

Reports indicate that Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt may look to revive Inshallah after the release of their upcoming film Love & War, with the script undergoing major changes and a fresh spin.

Casting decisions have not been finalized yet because Bhansali wants to complete the script first. While rumours previously considered Shah Rukh Khan for the role, the story might ultimately seek a younger actor.