Have you heard? Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Baiju Bawra' bogged down by budget

Updated On: 19 January, 2024 06:38 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is apparently unable to get a studio to back Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh-starrer `Baiju Bawra` which is said to be costing Rs 350 crore to make

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Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Uh oh! Talk in the trade is that Sanjay Leela Bhansali has put his next, Baiju Bawra, on hold. Reason: he is apparently unable to get a studio to back the period musical drama said to be costing Rs 350 crore to make. The filmmaker had first shared his plans of making the film with Ranveer Singh, before the pandemic struck. However, even as SLB was contemplating beginning filming later this year, with Alia Bhatt as the leading lady, he is reportedly compelled to halt all plans for now. Apparently. Jayantilal Gada, who backed the filmmaker’s last venture, Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), expressed his inability as he is committed to wiz director S Shankar’s next big-budget entertainer with Ranveer. It is being said that Jio Studios, Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Ronnie Screwvala too declined to fund SLB’s dream project. Rumours are rife that Applause Entertainment suggested that Bhansali downsize the budget to about Rs 275 crore, but the filmmaker is known to never compromise on his vision. Last heard, he is working on other subjects, including reviving Inshallah. Guess, we will know in the coming days what he’s planning next.

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