Ranveer Singh And Alia Bhatt Reunite For Karan Johar Directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Following Ae Dil Hai Mushkil that released five years ago, filmmaker Karan Johar is donning the director's hat again for his next film titled Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. A day ago, he declared that he is going behind the camera again for the venture. In a cheerful video, that takes us through his directorial journey, Karan spoke about getting back to the director's chair. 

This is the beginning of a new journey & my way back home - all at once. It's time to go back to my favourite place, it's time to create some eternal love stories from behind the lens. A very special story, truly immersed in the roots of love and family. pic.twitter.com/5XE6ebtnNJ

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 5, 2021

Karan chose Tuesday to make the big reveal, which also happens to be Ranveer’s birthday. Starring Gully Boy pair Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead, the film's cast also includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles. Jaya, who has worked with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho, plays Ranveer's grandmother whereas Dharmendra and Shabana play Alia's grandparents. The film has been written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy. It will release in 2022.

Karan Johar announced on Twitter, "Thrilled to get behind the lens with my favourite people in front of it! Presenting Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, headlined by none other than Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan & Sumit Roy."

Thrilled to get behind the lens with my favourite people in front of it! Presenting Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, headlined by none other than Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan & Sumit Roy. pic.twitter.com/vZzGbvv6nS

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 6, 2021