Karan Johar’s Takht to begin shooting in 2020: 5 things to know about Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal film

From the date it will go on floors to characters that lead actors will play, here is everything to know about Karan Johar’s film Takht with all-star cast of Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor.

Filmmaker Karan Johar is likely to begin the shoot for his ambitious period drama set in the Mughal era - Takht - by next year, reports suggest. Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar in important roles, the film will begin its shoot by February next year.

Takht will be a huge multi-starrer with several A-listers signed up for the film.

Karan announced Takht in August last year, calling it an “epic battle for the majestic Mughal throne”. Talking about the film, Karan had said last year, “Takht is the most passionate piece of material that I think I will ever direct. I’m obsessed about the Mughal era ever since I can remember. That’s the one part of history that I was obsessed about in terms of its visual texture, its controversial content, the political betrayal, the love, the lust, the decadence, the debauchery, the madness, the violence, everything. That era is exotic and it’s gorgeous. It’s absolutely beautiful.”

1. Anil Kapoor will gain weight to play Shahjehan

2. While Ranveer is expected to play Dara Shikoh, Vicky may essay the character of Aurangzeb.

3. Takht is the story of two brothers - Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb - and their fight for the throne to Mughal Sultanante.

4. Kareena Kapoor will play their sister Jahanara Begum.

5. Work on the visual effects “will take place simultaneously with the shoot” to ensure that the film is not delayed.

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