From Takht to Inshallah: Big Bollywood Films That Got Shelved

Some films have been in the pipeline for an exceptionally long time. Shekhar Kapur's directorial venture, "Paani," falls into this category.

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Director Aditya Dhar's much-anticipated film "The Immortal Ashwatthama" starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan also fell victim to the shelving curse.

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Sometimes, films even get shelved after creating a buzz with teasers or announcements. This was the case with "Munna Bhai Chale Amerika." Despite releasing a short teaser, the film never took off.

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Another film that faced an uncertain future is "Dostana 2." After the exit of Kartik Aaryan, the film, which also starred Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya Lalwani, was put on hold

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Another film that underwent a rollercoaster ride of cast changes and delays is "Shuddhi." Initially announced with Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles, the project faced several hurdles and was subsequently re-announced with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.

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The fallout between superstar Salman Khan and acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali led to the shelving of "Inshallah." The film, which also featured Alia Bhatt, had created immense excitement among fans.

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Bombay Samurai: Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer Shelved due to financial restrictions and unknown reasons

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Films like "Sapna Didi," starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, and "Bombay Samurai," featuring Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, also suffered the disappointment of being shelved.

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Other notable films that got shelved include "Badtameez Dil," starring Emraan Hashmi and Kareena Kapoor, which faced script issues leading to its cancellation, and "Time Machine," which was supposed to star Aamir Khan but was shelved

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One of the most talked-about films that got shelved was "Takht," Karan Johar's dream project. This ambitious venture boasted an ensemble star cast, including big names like Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Anil Kapoor

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From Takht to Inshallah: Big Bollywood Films That Got Shelved

Some films have been in the pipeline for an exceptionally long time. Shekhar Kapur's directorial venture, "Paani," falls into this category.

Director Aditya Dhar's much-anticipated film "The Immortal Ashwatthama" starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan also fell victim to the shelving curse.

Sometimes, films even get shelved after creating a buzz with teasers or announcements. This was the case with "Munna Bhai Chale Amerika." Despite releasing a short teaser, the film never took off.

Another film that faced an uncertain future is "Dostana 2." After the exit of Kartik Aaryan, the film, which also starred Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya Lalwani, was put on hold

Another film that underwent a rollercoaster ride of cast changes and delays is "Shuddhi." Initially announced with Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles, the project faced several hurdles and was subsequently re-announced with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.

The fallout between superstar Salman Khan and acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali led to the shelving of "Inshallah." The film, which also featured Alia Bhatt, had created immense excitement among fans.

Bombay Samurai: Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer Shelved due to financial restrictions and unknown reasons

Films like "Sapna Didi," starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, and "Bombay Samurai," featuring Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, also suffered the disappointment of being shelved.

Other notable films that got shelved include "Badtameez Dil," starring Emraan Hashmi and Kareena Kapoor, which faced script issues leading to its cancellation, and "Time Machine," which was supposed to star Aamir Khan but was shelved

One of the most talked-about films that got shelved was "Takht," Karan Johar's dream project. This ambitious venture boasted an ensemble star cast, including big names like Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Anil Kapoor

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