Ace filmmaker Karan Johar's most ambitious project, Takht has been officially shelved as per a report in Filmfare. A source told Filmfare, “Takht made no sense in the present context. It was meant to be an expensive historical costume drama, a collaboration between Karan Johar’s Dharma Production and Fox-Star. But Fox-star folded up and its replacement has been re-examining its long-standing relationship with Dharma Productions. Also, it was based on rather controversial Moghul history. Besides this, given the financial pitfalls Karan Johar has decided to shelve Takht and do a light-hearted romantic family film.”
The director’s period drama boasted of an ensemble star cast that included Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Janhvi and Anil Kapoor in lead roles. The film was based on the history of Mughals in India, telling the story of Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh. Since the movie is off the table, KJo will focus on his next film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani. The rom-com features Alia and Ranveer in the lead. Apart from the duo, the movie will also showcase Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles. Recently, Karan took to his social media to announce the film and wrote, “Thrilled to get behind the lens with my favourite people in front of it! Presenting Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, headlined by none other than Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan & Sumit Roy. This anokhi kahani is coming to your screens in 2022! The ace director has already started his prep with the filmmaker currently scouting locations for the romantic comedy.