Biopic to be made on legendary Father of Indian Cinema Dadasaheb Phalke by Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani! by Chaitanya Padukone

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A biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema,' is being planned by Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, highlighting his pivotal role in establishing the Indian film industry

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Dadasaheb Phalke, whose real name was Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, is celebrated for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with the highest film award in India named in his honor

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The biopic will explore Phalke's extraordinary journey during the Indian independence struggle, showcasing his determination and creativity in building the world's largest indigenous film industry from scratch

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Filming is set to begin in October 2025, with Aamir Khan preparing for his role after the release of his film "Sitaare Zameen Par" in June 2025

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Los Angeles-based VFX studios are already working on AI designs to authentically recreate the era depicted in the film

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The script, developed over four years, involves contributions from writers Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj, and Avishkar Bharadwaj, with insights provided by Phalke's grandson, Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar

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The director-actor duo of Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan, known for hits like '3 Idiots' and 'PK,' aim to set a new benchmark in Indian cinema with this film

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Previously, a Marathi film titled "Harishchandrachi Factory" depicted Phalke's struggles in making India's first full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra," and was India's official entry to the Oscars in 2009