- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Baiju Bawra Movie Update: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s long-awaited project Baiju Bawra is back in the spotlight. Considered one of the director’s most ambitious films, it has reportedly been in the making for more than 20 years. Over time, there has been endless speculation about the casting, with names like Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone linked to it. Bhansali had earlier put the project on hold while focusing on Heeramandi and the upcoming Love and War. Now, a new report claims that Bhansali has ‘gifted’ Baiju Bawra to Ranbir Kapoor on his birthday.
According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, “SLB’s team has already begun pre-production work. Ranbir, a huge admirer of vintage music, starts his mornings with classics from the 1950s, including songs from the original Baiju Bawra released in 1952. He’s even introducing his daughter Raha to this timeless music.” The report immediately sparked excitement, especially as Ranbir is already set to star in Bhansali’s Love and War alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. According to the report, Bhansali has presented Baiju Bawra to Ranbir as a “gift” on his 43rd birthday.
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Meanwhile, originally reports claimed that Ranveer Singh had been finalised for the role. According to a report in Pinkvilla, “Ranveer has been in discussion with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the longest time, and after all the ups and downs through the journey, the duo is reuniting on Baiju Bawra. The finances were an issue, but Ranveer has always been an actor to chase the craft and script over monies and hence has decided to get into a deal that benefits Bhansali to put in all the monies in making the film. Baiju Bawra is expected to take off in early 2024.”
On the other hand, at one point, reports suggested that Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt had been signed as the leads, reuniting after Gully Boy and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. However, industry insiders have dismissed most of these reports. A source told News18, “Baiju Bawra is the most speculated film of the year because of the high interest in SLB’s projects. But there is nothing confirmed when it comes to casting. Only SLB knows who he wants for it; it is all visualised in his mind.”
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Additionally, casting rumours have been circulating for years. Some earlier reports claimed Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were to lead the film, with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn also being considered. One Bollywood Hungama report suggested, “Ranbir is confused between Baiju Bawra and a Dharma project. He does not seem keen to work with Bhansali again. His experience with Bhansali in his last project, Saawariya, was not so great. The actor-director duo has not worked together ever since.” However, this too was refuted. A SpotBoyE report clarified that Ranbir had never been offered Baiju Bawra in the past. It said the only Bhansali project he had turned down was Guzaarish.
What Baiju Bawra Movie Is About?
Although official details are still under wraps, Baiju Bawra is said to be a grand musical drama about two singers. The story is reportedly inspired by the 1952 film of the same name, which starred Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari. The plot follows a gifted young musician named Baiju, who challenges the legendary court musician Tansen during the reign of Emperor Akbar. If the latest reports prove true, Baiju Bawra may finally see the light of day with Ranbir Kapoor leading the project. However, as with many Bhansali films, fans will likely have to wait for an official announcement before celebrating.