Jee Le Zaraa, the much-anticipated film starring Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, and Katrina Kaif, has been surrounded by rumors of delays and possible shelving since its announcement in 2021. However, Farhan Akhtar has now clarified that the project is very much alive, though currently on hold.
In a recent interview on the YouTube channel Our Stupid Reactions, Farhan addressed the speculation directly. He said, “I would hate to say that it’s shelved. What I will say is that it’s put on a backburner. It is a film that will happen. I don’t know when it will be. But it’s too delicious a script.” He emphasized that the film is simply paused for now and assured fans that it will eventually come to fruition.
Farhan also revealed that significant progress has already been made on the film, including location scouting and music recording. “I finished all the location scouts, have recorded music for the film. All of the stuff is done. So it’s just a matter of time that we need to, we’ll get back to it again,” he added. However, when asked about the cast, he remained non-committal, saying, “I can’t comment on the cast on that anymore. But will the film happen? The film will happen”
The delay has largely been attributed to scheduling conflicts and external factors like the actors’ strike, which disrupted Priyanka Chopra’s availability. Farhan previously mentioned in a 2023 interview with Variety that these date issues have complicated the film’s timeline, but he remains hopeful it will eventually come together.
When Jee Le Zaraa was first announced, Priyanka Chopra expressed her excitement about the project, highlighting its unique all-female cast and the celebration of friendship it represents. She described it as a road-trip film, a genre Farhan Akhtar is known for, and shared how the idea evolved over time despite the long wait to align schedules.
As of now, fans will have to wait patiently as Jee Le Zaraa remains on hold but far from shelved, with Farhan Akhtar committed to bringing this special story to the screen when the time is right.
