Cinema VinesSohail Khan, the brother of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, is set to return to the director’s chair after a decade‑long hiatus. The filmmaker, who last directed the 2016 film Freaky Ali, has been away from the big screen for several years, focusing instead on television and other projects. His recent stint on the reality competition show Alliance ended before the August 7 finale, but it has not deterred him from reviving his filmmaking career.
According to reports from Bollywood Hungama, Khan is gearing up for a romantic comedy that will feature Aayush Sharma and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. The project, which has been in development since last year, was stalled earlier due to budgetary constraints that prevented it from moving into production. Now, with a renewed focus, Khan aims to start shooting by the end of this year.
The yet‑untitled film will explore Punjabi culture and wedding festivities, marking a new genre for Khan, who has previously directed titles such as Auzaar (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002), Jai Ho (2014), and Freaky Ali (2016). While Sharma and Dutt are already on board, the female lead remains to be announced. The script is reportedly in its final stages, and formal pre‑production is expected to gain momentum once a studio partnership is secured.
Khan had previously planned a large‑scale, VFX‑heavy jungle adventure titled Sher Khan, which would have starred his brother Salman as a lion‑hearted hero. The project never materialised due to the complexity of its visual effects requirements. In his last on‑screen appearance, Khan played a role in the Telugu action thriller Arjun Son of Vyjayanthi released last year.
With this comeback, Sohail Khan hopes to blend his experience in action and drama with the lighter tone of a romantic comedy, potentially bringing fresh energy to Bollywood’s genre mix. Fans and industry insiders alike are watching closely as the film moves from script to set.
