There has been growing speculation that Shahid Kapoor is all set to collaborate with Badhaai Ho director Amit Sharma for a romantic comedy. The film is expected to explore modern relationships in a youthful and relatable tone.
The filmmakers aim to combine humor with emotional narrative.Janhvi Kapoor is said to be in advanced discussions to join Shahid Kapoor in his next film directed by Amit Sharma. If completed, this will be the first on-screen collaboration between Shahid Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor.
Janhvi Kapoor is in advanced talks for the female lead role
The ‘Dhadak’ actress is currently in advanced discussions to play the lead role opposite Shahid Kapoor. While the deal has not been officially confirmed, reports indicate that talks are progressing positively.
If all is said and done, the film will introduce a new on-screen pairing that has already piqued the curiosity of fans and industry watchers.According to Pinkvilla, “Jahnvi Kapoor is currently in advanced discussions to join the lead. If finalized, this will be the first on-screen collaboration between Shahid and Janhvi… The story revolves around an interesting and relatable relationship journey.”
“It’s an all-around comedy, and one that viewers will be excited to revisit the genre after a while.”
Direction by Amit Sharma
Director Amit Sharma, known for films like ‘Badhaai Ho’ and ‘Maidaan’, is expected to bring his signature blend of humor and emotional stories to the project. The film is currently scheduled to release in the latter part of 2026. Filming is expected to begin around October 2026, once Shahid Kapoor completes his commitments for Farzi 2, the Raj and DK series.
Pre-production work is already underway, with the team working on finalizing the supporting cast and title.
While many key details are still under wraps, the project is already sparking strong curiosity within the industry. If all goes according to plan, the film is expected to hit the floors later in 2026 and is currently aiming for a theatrical release in 2027.On the other hand, Janhvi Kapoor has the most awaited ‘Peddi’ in the pipeline.
