Karan Johar's Takht first look out: Film stars Ranveer, Kareena and others

Takht poster

Ace filmmaker Karan Johar has announced his next directorial and it's huge! Titled Takht, the period drama will star Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar.

The 46-year-old Bollywood filmmaker took to social media to make the revelation. He wrote, "An incredible story embedded in history...An epic battle for the majestic Mughal throne... A story of a family, of ambition, of greed, of betrayal, of love & of succession...TAKHT is about WAR for LOVE....@dharmamovies @apoorvamehta18 [sic]"

In his next post, Karan Johar announced the star cast of the magnum-opus, writing, "I am so excited and honoured to announce the lead cast of #TAKHT @RanveerOfficial #KareenaKapoorKhan @aliaa08 @vickykaushal09 @psbhumi #JanhviKapoor @AnilKapoor #HirooYashJohar @apoorvamehta18 @sumit_roy_ @hussainhaidry [sic]"

After helming Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil¿, Karan will be donning the director¿s hat for Takht after two years. The flick will hit the theatres in 2020.

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