In September 2025, mid-day had reported that Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s Dadasaheb Phalke biopic was readying to go on floors in January 2026 (Aamir cried over some moments in Phalke’s life, Sept 27). Now, there is a change in plans. The actor and filmmaker duo is planning to roll the much-anticipated project in late March.

What caused the delay? Insiders say that a fresh draft of the script is being developed, one that matches both Hirani and Khan’s vision while doing justice to Phalke’s journey that saw him become the Father of Indian cinema.

A source told mid-day, “Hirani and Aamir agree that the film must feel emotionally contemporary while staying rooted in history. The rewrite is to fine-tune the balance of humour and sincerity. They want to ensure that the character arc captures Phalke’s stature. The draft will likely be finalised by February, and production will begin in late March.”

While rumours were rife last month that the actor may begin work on the sequel to 3 Idiots (2009), he denied being approached for it. The biopic will be the superstar’s next.