Rohit Saraf is gearing up to begin the shoot for the film Heer Ranjha in the first week of September. This project is directed by Sajid Ali, known for his previous work on Laila Majnu, while the screenplay comes from his brother, Imtiaz Ali.
In an interesting turn, it seems that the film will feature a new female lead, replacing earlier casting rumors about Sara Arjun. Imtiaz Ali is reportedly finalizing the script for Heer Ranjha after stepping back from another project.
The announcement for this film was made on Valentine’s Day earlier this year. It comes on the heels of Sajid Ali’s unexpected success with Laila Majnu, which found a second wind at the box office after a re-release last year. Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, Heer Ranjha aims to retell the classic love story in a fresh way.
Behind the scenes, preparations have been quietly advancing, with the screenplay and cast details being finalized before the upcoming shoot. For Rohit Saraf, this role marks another chance to take on a romantic lead, adding to his repertoire that includes films like Dear Zindagi, Ludo, and The Sky Is Pink. Currently, he is busy filming the fourth season of the web series Mismatched alongside Prajkta Koli.
As for the Ali brothers, Imtiaz Ali recently directed the acclaimed film Main Vaapas Aaunga, which featured stars like Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh. Meanwhile, Sajid Ali directed Woh Bhi Din The last year, which featured Rohit Saraf among others and was released on a streaming platform.
With the cameras ready to roll in September, all eyes are on the casting process for the new leading lady, and the filmmakers hope to capture the magic that made Laila Majnu such a surprise hit.
