Karan Johar announces his next directorial venture titled Takht

In a surprising announcement today, Karan Johar not only announced the title of his next, Takht, but also announced, what might be the biggest casting coup in Bollywood till now. The cast for the movie includes the handsome Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Dhadak star Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Anil Kapoor. The movie will be directed by Karan himself and will release in 2020. With Takht, Karan is returning to direction after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. 

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

Takht also brings together the much-awaited pair of Ranveer and Kareena for the very first time on the big screen. Ranveer and Kareena are one of the most loved celebs and what better than having the two stellar actors together in a film? Ever since the photos of Ranveer escorting Kareena post a housewarming bash had gone viral, the fans of the duo have been waiting to see them together and Karan has just managed this casting coup which possibly everyone was trying. Also not many might remember but Kareena Kapoor Khan was the first choice for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela which later on went on to become a turning point for Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. 

Ranveer has already been a part of two magnum opus by Sanjay Leela Bhansali namely Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat while Kareena was a part of Asoka opposite Shah Rukh Khan. This leaves us wondering if are period films a true calling for Ranveer Singh? Hmm. 

 Takht will be Ranveer and Alia's second film together after Gully Boy. Also, Janhvi who made a stunning debut with Dhadak this year has chosen her second film to be a historical magnum opus. 

 Apart from the official announcement, Karan also mentioned who the writers of the film are on Twitter and wrote, "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...." The movie is a historical magnum opus and is believed to be Karan's most ambitious project. No more details on the same have been disclosed as yet.