Bollywood buzz alert! Farhan Akhtar is hitting the pause button on the highly anticipated ‘Don 3’. While fans have been speculating endlessly, especially after Ranveer Singh stepped away from the project, Farhan is taking his sweet time. Why? Because he wants ‘the perfect Don’. No compromises. And in the meantime, he’s turning his attention to a film that has been close to his heart for years: ‘Jee Le Zaraa’.
Insiders spill the tea that Farhan believes getting the right actor for ‘Don 3’ is critical. “Farhan feels the casting of Don is crucial. He wants to be absolutely sure about who steps into the role, and it is a longer process,” a source tells Pinkvilla.
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So while the iconic franchise waits in the wings, Farhan is quietly reviving plans for ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, a film that has fans buzzing since it was first announced.
Jee Le Zaraa: The dream project
So what makes ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ so special? For Farhan, it’s personal. The road-trip drama stars Bollywood’s beloved trio Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt. It promises fun, friendship, emotional depth that audiences fell in love with in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.
The script is already locked and ready to roll. The only roadblock? Finding a time when all three lead ladies can align their busy schedules.
According to sources, “If the dates align, the film could finally go on floors in the second half of 2026. Creatively, everything is in place, and it’s now about managing schedules.”
Excitingly, Farhan has restarted conversations with Priyanka, Katrina, and Alia. “Farhan has started discussions with all three actresses and is hopeful their timelines can align. Everyone is keen, it’s just about finding that common window,” confirms an insider.
Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, which are backing the project, see it as the final chapter in their trilogy of friendship films. The movie will also reunite the original team behind ‘Dil Chahta Hai’: Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti.