Bhumi Pednekar clears the air on being part of Imran Khan come back film
- Bollywood star Imran Khan is set to return with a project co-starring Bhumi Pednekar.
- HT City reports filming is expected to begin in April.
- Netflix’s “The Royals” is a contemporary romantic comedy with a royal twist, set in Morpur.
Imran Khan’s fans have eagerly awaited his Bollywood comeback after nearly a decade. Rumors claim he will return with a project co-starring Bhumi Pednekar. While promoting her upcoming film “The Royals”, Bhumi addressed the speculation about working with Imran. She responded firmly, saying, “I never speak of anything until it’s officially announced.”
During the trailer launch of Netflix’s “The Royals”, reporters questioned Bhumi Pednekar about the growing buzz around her rumored collaboration with Imran Khan in his much-anticipated comeback project. Bhumi responded to the speculation by stating that she doesn’t discuss any project until it’s officially announced.
Although Bhumi Pednekar chose not to confirm or deny the speculation, her vague response only fueled more interest among fans. Meanwhile, HT City reported that the filming will likely begin in April.
The report mentioned that the streaming platform will make the official announcement and has finalized Bhumi Pednekar as the female lead opposite Imran Khan.
Reports state that Danish Aslam is directing the upcoming untitled project, reuniting with Imran Khan after their previous collaboration in “Break Ke Baad”. The film also casts Gurfateh Pirzada in a key role. While sources suggest Netflix plans to premiere the film in 2026, the platform has yet to make an official announcement.
Bhumi Pednekar is set to star in “The Royals”, a contemporary romantic comedy with a royal twist. The series also stars Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, and others.
The story begins when a struggling royal family strikes a deal with a confident, self-made CEO, sparking an unexpected whirlwind of romance, humor, and drama.
Set in the once-glorious city of Morpur, Netflix’s *The Royals* follows the journey of an endearing prince and a driven CEO, who come together through unexpected circumstances and ultimately fall in love.
Ishaan Khatter takes on the role of Aviraaj Singh, a modern-day prince who reluctantly embraces his royal duties while nurturing a passion for polo. Bhumi Pednekar portrays Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a bold and ambitious CEO determined to leave her mark far beyond the palace walls.
Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana direct the series, while Neha Veena Sharma writes it and Pritish Nandy Communications produces it. Netflix will release “The Royals” on May 9, 2025.
