The news of Salman Khan being part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next broke the internet a few weeks back. The duo will be collaborating after about 12 years after Saawariya and that in itself created a buzz. However, nothing about the female lead had been confirmed. But Alia Bhatt's recent visits to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office sparked rumours. Now it has been confirmed that she will be playing the female lead in the film. Salman took to Twitter to break the news, he said, “It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey. #Inshallah #SLB @aliaa08 @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial.” Salman and Alia have never worked together before this. The duo will be collaborating on a film for the first time ever. Naturally, their fans are excited. The film has been titled Inshallah and SLB will be directing it. Alia’s last release Gully Boy was a hit, while Salman’s Race 3 also fared decently at the box-office. It would be a delight to watch these two extremely different actors take the big screen by storm. Aren’t you excited?<doc-sep>Alia Bhatt would be seen romancing Salman Khan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah. At an award ceremony last night, she was asked about her reaction on working with Bhansali and Khan in the project. Working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a dream come true for any actor, and now, is getting that chance. She can’t wait to get on this journey. Alia is one of the most versatile actors that we have in the current generation. She has proved her mettle as an artist with her brilliant performances in films like Highway and Udta Punjab. In terms of her acting capabilities, we know that she can pull off the toughest roles with an ease and it looks effortless on the big screen. Alia Bhatt would be seen romancing in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah. At an award ceremony last night, she was asked about her reaction on working with Bhansali and Khan in the project. On this, she said, “Well, I think the announcement has been out today. It’s a big dream come true with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman Khan. They are like a magical combination together. I can’t wait on to get on this journey as it’s going to be quite magical.” Salman had last worked with Sanjay in the 1999 blockbuster Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, also featuring Aishwarya Rai and . Fans have been wanting to see Salman feature in a Bhansali film from years now. The film will be co-produced by Khan and Bhansali’s production banners. The movie is being touted as a love story. After the announcement came, Twitter was flooded with reactions and a throwback photo of baby Alia in Salman’s arms also went viral. Are you excited about this venture? Let us know your views in the comments section below. Credits :YouTube Read More<doc-sep>Actors Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan are all set to come together for the first time in the next Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, Inshallah. Salman had last worked with Sanjay in the 1999 blockbuster Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, also featuring Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn. While the fans are still speculating over the story of the film and the 30-year age gap between the lead actors, the internet can’t stop gushing about the new pairing. After an official announcement by Salman and Alia, Twitter users flooded the social networking site with throwback pictures of Salman, Alia and Sanjay, giving us a major dose of nostalgia. A fan shared a throwback picture of Salman and Alia and captioned it, “Who would’ve thought they will work together as a lead pair. #Inshallah.” Who would've thought they will work together as a lead pair. 😂 #Inshallah pic.twitter.com/nTw6DlHuTw — Sky! (@being_Akash_) March 19, 2019 Another user shared a throwback picture of Salman and Sanjay and wrote, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali made one of the biggest budgeted grand films like #BajiraoMastani & #Padmaavat with actor like RanveerSingh then imagine what will he do with THE SALMAN KHAN. It is guaranteed 2020s biggest movie. You simply can’t question SLB’s potential. #Inshallah.” Sanjay Leela Bhansali made one of the biggest budgeted grand films like #BajiraoMastani & #Padmaavat with actor like RanveerSingh then imagine what will he do with THE SALMAN KHAN. It is guaranteed 2020s biggest movie. You simply can't question SLB's potential. #Inshallah pic.twitter.com/xVxfvh4AX2 — . (@BeingRohan_) March 19, 2019 Also read: Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt confirmed to lead Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah, but what about Shah Rukh Khan? A fan even devised the joint hashtag #Salmalia soon after the film announcement. He tweeted, “Okay, so #Salmalia it is.... Had heard this on the day, film was announced last month.... A magnificent cast to be directed by a loved personality, and an upfront mass title, #Inshallah. This is indeed the BIGGEST film of 2020. @BeingSalmanKhan @aliaa08 #SanjayLeelaBhansali.” Salman welcomed Alia on board Inshallah and wrote, “It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey.” Alia, on her part, shared, “Dream with your eyes wide open they say & I did. Sanjay Sir and Salman Khan are magical together & I can’t wait to join them on this beautiful journey called Inshallah.” She also tweeted, “I was 9 when I first walked into Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office, all nervous and hoping and praying that I would be in his next film. It’s been a long wait.” Dream with your eyes wide open they say & I did. Sanjay Sir and Salman Khan are magical together & I can't wait to join them on this beautiful journey called "Inshallah" ❤#Inshallah #SLB @BeingSalmanKhan @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial @prerna982 — Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) March 19, 2019 It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey.#Inshallah #SLB @aliaa08 @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 19, 2019 Have a look at some of the reactions shared on Twitter. Okay, so #Salmalia it is.... Had heard this on the day, film was announced last month.... A magnificent cast to be directed by a loved personality, and an upfront mass title, #Inshallah. This is indeed the BIGGEST film of 2020. @BeingSalmanKhan @aliaa08 #SanjayLeelaBhansali — Himesh (@HimeshMankad) March 19, 2019 My morning just got ten trillion times better hearing this news cant keep my happiness intact super happy just bring it on:)#Inshallah pic.twitter.com/uROG8srFQE — Slasher (@iBeingUmer) March 19, 2019 looks like they've broken the bollywood internet with the announcement 😹 #Inshallah pic.twitter.com/vCQ7L7sw46 — Hud Hud Dabangg (@HudHud_Dabangg) March 19, 2019 Currently most successful actress with Most Successful actor and The most ambitious director . #INSHALLAH 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MaPcbf6JlA — 🦁 (@iSahill_) March 19, 2019 Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10<doc-sep>
Mumbai: The wait is over! Sanjay Leela Bhansali finally found a leading lady opposite Salman Khan in his next film. And it is none other than very talented, Alia Bhatt. Confirming the news, Salman Khan tweeted, "It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey." It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah. Looking forward to work with Alia and inshallah we will all be blessed on this journey.#Inshallah #SLB @aliaa08 @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 19, 2019 Well, after the announcement, Alia is feeling blessed to be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next 'Inshallah'. While expressing her excitement, Alia tweeted, "Dream with your eyes wide open they say & I did. Sanjay Sir and Salman Khan are magical together & I can't wait to join them on this beautiful journey called “Inshallah”." Dream with your eyes wide open they say & I did. Sanjay Sir and Salman Khan are magical together & I can't wait to join them on this beautiful journey called “Inshallah” ❤#Inshallah #SLB @BeingSalmanKhan @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial @prerna982 — Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) March 19, 2019 Earlier before the announcement, she had tweeted: "I was 9 when I first walked into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office, all nervous and hoping and praying that I would be in his next film. It's been a long wait." I was 9 when I first walked into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office, all nervous and hoping and praying that I would be in his next film. It's been a long wait. — Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) March 19, 2019 Notably, Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt will be sharing screen space for the first time. Meanwhile, she will next be seen in Abhishek Varman's Kalank which also stars Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur in pivotal roles.