Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, and Dharmendra, to star in Karan Johar's directorial comeback

After a long hiatus of 5 long years, Karan Johar is back in the director's chair, the ace filmmaker today took to Twitter to announce the same. Now as per a Pinkvilla report, the film stars  Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead. Likewise, the film also features the likes of Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in key roles. Dharmendra has already confirmed to Network 18 that he is part of the film. It is the first time that Dharmendra and Azmi will work with Johar, while Bachchan has been part of his directorial Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, which released in 2001.

Like all Karan Johar directorials, casting plays a key role on this one too and he was clear on having a formidable ensemble on board with actors from across generations. When he narrated the script to Jaya ji, it was an instant yes from her as she loved the character. The film in question is a rooted love story with strong family emotions," revealed a source close to the development, adding further that while Ranveer and Alia play lovers in the films, details of Jaya Bachchan's character has been kept under wraps. According to the source, Karan wanted to make something light for a while now and he has finally decided on taking it forward with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. It's a rom-com and they have been toying around with multiple titles for the same. "The title of the film is centered around the two characters played by Ranveer and Alia. It's essentially a Prem Kahani of the two leads," the source added. The announcement will be made tomorrow, which coincides with Ranveer Singh's birthday. Ranveer and Alia on the other hand have collaborated successfully on Gully Boy. Johar informed his fans on social media about the new film’s announcement. “This is the beginning of a new journey & my way back home – all at once. It’s time to go back to my favourite place, it’s time to create some eternal love stories from behind the lens. A very special story, truly immersed in the roots of love and family,” he tweeted.