Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next big move isn’t a fresh idea for a new film; it’s a resurrection. The veteran director, fresh off the 2026 release of Love & War, is reportedly dusting off the 2019‑born script that never saw the light of day. Inshallah, the title that once hovered over a planned Salman‑Bhatt partnership, is now breathing again, this time with Alia Bhatt at its core.
No one knows yet who will fill the male lead’s shoes—Salman Khan walked out a week before shooting, and Shah Rukh Khan has floated in rumors, but Bhansali’s rule is crystal: the script must be locked before a name gets inked. 'No casting gets locked on a Bhansali film without the script being finalised,' the source told Mid‑day, noting that Salman’s busy with Raj‑DK’s film and SRK’s future is still a mystery post‑King. The door might swing open for a younger actor, depending on the finalised narrative.
For Alia, the chance to step back into a Bhansali world feels like a homecoming. Their first joint venture, Gangubai Kathiawadi, earned her a National Award and cemented her as a muse for the director’s grand storytelling. Now, after three years of collaborating on Love & War—where she shares the screen with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal—she’s poised to reprise a role that could redefine her career.
All eyes will be on Love & War’s January 21, 2027 premiere, where audiences will see the trio’s dynamic before the mystery of Inshallah unfolds. If the revival goes ahead, the next teaser could drop in early 2028, keeping fans guessing about the new male lead. Either way, the Bhansali–Bhatt partnership remains one of Bollywood’s most anticipated collaborations.