Farhan Akhtar Shifts Focus On Jee Le Zaraa After Ranveer Singh Exits Don 3
Updated on: 29 January, 2026 01:35 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Farhan Akhtar to focus on Jee Le Zaraa, puts Don 3 on hold
Farhan Akhtar is back donning the director`s hat, but this time for Jee Le Zaraa. Following Ranveer Singh`s exit from Don 3, the filmmaker has decided to put the actioner on hold. Instead, he will now be focusing on the other project.
Initially announced in 2021, Jee Le Zaraa will reportedly star Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif in leading roles. The movie will resonate with similar sentiment as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, but from a female perspective.
As per a Pinkvilla report, Akhtar doesn`t want to rush into finalizing the cast for Don 3 and therefore has decided to put the project on hold.
A source close to the development revealed, “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," adding he will now be working on Jee Le Zaraa.
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The insider added, “Jee Le Zaraa has always been special for Farhan. With Don 3 taking time at the casting stage, he felt this was the right moment to revive discussions with the original team and push the film forward."
According to reports, the script of Jee Le Zaraa has been finalised. The delay is caused mainly due to date alignment of all three lead actresses. However, the film is likely to go on floors later this year.
"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. 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," the sources further shared.
In February last year, Farhan Akhtar broke silence about one of his most ambitious projects and revealed why there was a delay.
He told The Hindu, “The astronomy of it is all messed up: my rahu is in my ketu (laughs). Unfortunately, it will take more time. I am optimistic that it will happen when it has to happen. There is a time for everything. I don’t want to stress out over this one project. I have other things to do (like Don 3 with Ranveer Singh)."
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