Karan Johar's next directorial venture Takht will star Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Anil Kapoor.

had announced on his birthday this year that he has locked the screenplay of his next directorial venture. Karan’s last directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring , and did great business at the box-office. Karan is set to helm the director’s hat once again and has managed to pull off a casting coup for his next project. Karan Johar’s next project is a period film and is titled ‘TAKHT’. The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, , , Janhvi Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Anil Kapoor.

The film is a historical on the Mughal dynasty and is primarily a story of two brothers. The younger one will essay a negative character. Vicky Kaushal will be seen playing Ranveer Singh’s brother in the film. Kareena Kapoor Khan will essay the role of Ranveer Singh’s character’s sister, whereas Alia Bhatt will play his love interest in the film. Ranveer Singh will play the role of Dara Shukoh in the film whereas Kareena Kapoor Khan will portray Jahanara Begum’s role in the film. Vicky Kaushal will reportedly play the role of Aurangzeb in the film.

The Screenplay is by SUMIT ROY! Dialogues by HUSSAIN HAIDRY,SUMIT ROY! And thanks to @NotSoSnob for bringing these talents to us at @DharmaMovies ! An exciting journey ahead....WRITERS are the heartbeat and soul of a film! These gentlemen lead all the way.... pic.twitter.com/hyTucBmKaG — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 9, 2018

Thrilled to be a part of @karanjohar 's historical magnum opus with a stellar cast! Watch out for more!#TAKHT @dharmamovies @apoorvamehta18 pic.twitter.com/oensS1r03y — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 9, 2018

The film’s title Takht signifies the brothers fighting for the throne. The film’s story will revolve around the life of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz’s kids and will focus on their three children, played in the film by Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Vicky Kaushal. The film will release in 2020.

The film’s star-cast has already made us excited for the film. What about you?

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