Bollywood icon Aamir Khan is reuniting with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic centered on the life of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is revered as the 'father of Indian cinema.' This marks their third collaboration after the successful films '3 Idiots' and 'PK,' and it has been 11 years since they last worked together.

The film aims to portray the remarkable life and legacy of the legendary filmmaker and is set to begin production in October 2025. Aamir Khan will start preparing for his role following the release of his upcoming film 'Taare Zameen Par.'

Set against the backdrop of the freedom struggle, the narrative highlights the extraordinary journey of an artist who, against all odds, establishes one of the world's largest indigenous film industries. Filming is scheduled to commence in October 2025, with Aamir Khan gearing up for his role right after 'Taare Zameen Par' hits theaters. A VFX studio in Los Angeles has already crafted AI designs to reflect the film's era and period.

Rajkumar Hirani, along with Abhijat Joshi and two other writers, Hindukush Bhardwaj and Avishkar Bhardwaj, has been developing the script for the past four years. Dadasaheb Phalke's grandson, Chandrashekhar Shrikrishna Pusalkar, has been a supporter of this project, sharing significant insights about Phalke's life. Given the successful track record of Hirani and Khan with classics like '3 Idiots' and 'PK,' this film is poised to become one of the most anticipated releases in the near future.

On the work front, Aamir Khan is making a comeback to the big screen with 'Taare Zameen Par' after the box office disappointment of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' three years ago. His upcoming film, which fans have eagerly awaited, has faced criticism similar to his 2022 release and has been subjected to calls for a boycott. This backlash stems from two main reasons: a section of social media users felt that Khan's support for Operation Sindoor came too late, long after the situation had calmed.

Additionally, an old clip of Aamir meeting Turkey's First Lady, Emine Erdoğan, resurfaced online, reigniting controversy over Turkey's alleged support for Pakistan amid tensions with India. This renewed clip has sparked fresh calls for a boycott of Khan's upcoming film, with some social media users linking his past actions to his current project.