Background of the Film
Jee Le Zaraa was announced in 2021.
The film stars katrina kaif, priyanka Chopra, and alia Bhatt.
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, it was envisioned as a female-led road-trip drama, similar in spirit to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Farhan Akhtar’s Initial Plans
After the release of Toofan in 2021, Farhan intended to begin directing Jee Le Zaraa immediately.
He turned down many acting offers because directing requires full-time commitment.
Farhan expected the shoot to begin soon, hence he avoided taking up other projects.
Repeated Postponements
The film’s shooting dates kept getting pushed repeatedly.
Delays continued for nearly two and a half years.
Farhan described this period as stressful, feeling that he was losing valuable time.
The constant postponements created a sense of being professionally stuck.
Farhan’s Personal Insecurities
Farhan admitted feeling insecure as the delay stretched on.
He worried that people might think he could no longer direct, since it had been 12 years since his last directorial project.
This hesitation made it difficult for him to publicly step away or move on to another film.
Scheduling Conflicts With the Cast
In a 2023 interview with Variety, Farhan clarified the core reason behind the delay: date issues.
The hollywood actors’ strike caused major uncertainty around priyanka Chopra’s availability.
Coordinating the schedules of three top actresses proved challenging.
Farhan suggested that the film seems to have its own destiny—it will happen only when things align.
Current Status of the Film
Despite rumors, Farhan did not confirm katrina or Priyanka’s exit from the project.
The film remains on hold, not officially cancelled.
Audiences continue to hope it will eventually go on floors when schedules and circumstances permit.
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