Decade in the Making: Sohail Khan Prepares Directorial Comeback with Sanjay Dutt and Aayush Sharma

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After nearly ten years away from the director’s chair, actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan is officially preparing for his grand directorial return. His upcoming feature a high-energy romantic comedy brings together an unexpected on-screen duo: Bollywood veteran Sanjay Dutt and Aayush Sharma.  

This marks Khan’s first project behind the camera since his 2016 sports-comedy Freaky Ali.  

Project Overview

Details	Information
Director	Sohail Khan (Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Jai Ho, Freaky Ali)
Starring	Sanjay Dutt & Aayush Sharma (Female lead search underway)
Working Title	My Punjabi Nikaah
Genre	Romantic Comedy / Family Caper
Filming Schedule	Production expected to roll by late 2026

What to Expect: Wedding Chaos & Character-Driven Humor

Set against a vibrant North Indian backdrop, the narrative revolves around the chaos, romance, and hilarity of a big fat Punjabi wedding. With scripting in its final stages, the project signals Khan’s pivot back to situational, lighthearted comedy following the budget-related postponement of his ambitious VFX project Sher Khan.  

"The film is built on chaos, comedy, and high-stakes family drama. Combining Sanjay Dutt's larger-than-life screen presence with Aayush Sharma's youthful charm creates an exciting dynamic for mass audiences."  Industry Insider  

Key Reunions and Next Steps

The project holds extra significance as it reunites Sanjay Dutt and Sohail Khan, who previously shared the screen in Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002). For Aayush Sharma, working under his brother-in-law's direction offers a prominent commercial platform alongside one of Hindi cinema's biggest icons.  

With pre-production moving swiftly, casting directors are actively finalizing the female lead and supporting ensemble before shooting commences later this year.   Stay tuned to The Celebrity Hour for further updates, reviews, and exclusive interviews from the world of entertainment!