In a development that has set Bollywood abuzz, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt are reportedly in talks to revive Inshallah, their long-shelved collaboration, once Bhansali's current magnum opus Love & War hits theatres. According to reports, the buzz stems from a Mid-day report that surfaced between October 5 and 7, 2026, claiming the filmmaker and the actor have begun conversations about bringing the project back to life.
Before fans get carried away, an important caveat: neither Bhansali nor Alia has officially confirmed anything about the revival, according to the report. Everything known so far comes from sources quoted in the press, so the entire story should be treated as unconfirmed for now. Still, if true, it would mark a fascinating turn in one of Hindi cinema's most talked-about director-actor equations.
Image: JabSaiyaan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) — Alia Bhatt on the red carpet at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025.
What The Report Says
Inshallah was originally announced in 2019 as a Bhansali directorial starring Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt. The project was shelved after Salman walked out days before the shoot was scheduled to begin, according to NDTV, amid reported creative differences with Bhansali. The revival story has since been carried by several outlets, including Times of India (October 7), The Telegraph India (October 5), boxofficeworldwide, m9.news, Boldsky and Tellychakkar, according to reports.
Crucially, the revived film would reportedly not simply be the 2019 Inshallah dusted off. The core story would stay intact, according to the report, but the script and material would be substantially reworked for a fresh treatment suited to the present. Alia Bhatt is reportedly on board with the idea — though, again, nothing has been officially announced by either party.
Who Plays The Male Lead?
The biggest question mark, per the report, is the male lead. Casting remains wide open: the Mid-day source reportedly said no casting gets locked on a Bhansali film before the script is finalised, which means any names doing the rounds are speculation at this stage.
According to reports, earlier speculation suggested Shah Rukh Khan could step into the project, while Salman Khan — the original choice — is busy with a Raj & DK project, as per reports. SRK himself has not decided his next move after King, according to reports, and there is also talk that a younger actor could be cast opposite Alia. For now, every name attached to the film is conjecture, per the report.
The Bhansali–Alia Equation So Far
If the revival materialises, it would be the third Bhansali–Alia collaboration. Their first, Gangubai Kathiawadi, won Alia the National Award for her powerhouse performance, according to reports, and their second, Love & War — co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal — has already created a storm with character posters unveiled in late September. The film is reportedly slated for a theatrical release on January 21, 2027, as per the consensus across NDTV, ABP and India TV (one outlet prints January 21, 2026, which is treated as a typo).
Read our Love & War first look coverage and Alia Bhatt's biography for more on the actor's career so far.
Watch the Official Video
There is no official video for the Inshallah revival story itself — according to reports, the story is report-only and the film never entered production. As a related watch, here is the official trailer of Gangubai Kathiawadi, the Bhansali–Alia film born from Inshallah's shelving.
Related: the Bhansali–Alia film born from Inshallah's shelving.
FAQs
Was Inshallah ever filmed?
No. According to reports, the film never entered production — it was shelved before shooting began, so no footage of the 2019 version exists.
Why was Inshallah shelved?
Per reports, Salman Khan walked out of the project days before the shoot was scheduled to begin, amid reported creative differences with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Neither party officially confirmed the reasons.
Is Salman Khan or SRK confirmed for the revival?
No. According to reports, the male lead has not been locked, and casting on a Bhansali film is only finalised once the script is ready. Names like SRK or Salman are pure speculation at this stage.
When would the revived film happen?
According to reports, any revival would move forward only after Bhansali's Love & War releases, reportedly in January 2027. There is no announced timeline beyond that.
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