Farhan Akhtar has decided to take some time off from the much-talked about film, Don 3, and focus his attention on what he has been calling his dream project for a long time – Jee Le Zara. While the buzz around Don 3 continues after Ranveer Singh’s exit, the filmmaker-actor is in no hurry to rush the casting process and wants to ensure that the iconic franchise gets the right face to carry forward the legacy.
A source close to the development tells us, “Farhan feels the casting of Don is important. He wants to be completely sure about who will be playing the role, and that’s a long process.” With that decision, Farhan has now restarted talks about Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas starrer Jee Le Zara, a film that everyone has been eagerly waiting for since its announcement.
The source further added, “Jee Le Zara has always been special for Farhan. With the casting phase of Don 3 taking time, he felt it was the right time to revive the discussions with the original team and take the film forward.”
The script of Jee Le Zara has already been finalized, and the delay so far has been mainly due to logistical challenges and the coordination of dates of the three lead actresses. The source further added, “If the dates match, the film could eventually go on floors in the second half of 2026. Creatively, everything is fine, and now it is about managing the schedule.”
Farhan has initiated fresh talks with lead actresses Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. An insider confirmed, “Farhan has started discussions with all three actresses and hopefully their timelines can align. Everyone is keen, it’s just about finding that common window.”
Jee Le Zara has long been a passion project for Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, which is also seen as the final chapter in their trilogy of slice-of-life friendship films after the much-loved Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
If things go well, Ji Le Zara may finally see the light of day, much to the excitement of fans who have been patiently waiting for this ambitious reunion. Interestingly, the much-loved Dil Chahta Hai trio, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti will also be reunited in this road-trip drama.
