The much-anticipated collaboration between Salman Khan and Karan Johar on the film Bull has been the talk of the town throughout 2023. The duo, known for their past successes, was gearing up for a grand reunion after 25 years on the Vishnuvardhan directorial. However, the project faced continuous setbacks, leading to its eventual shelving.
Originally slated to commence filming in November 2023, the production was plagued by delays that pushed the start date to January, then February, and eventually May.Despite multiple discussions and efforts to finalize the schedule, Karan Johar requested additional time until July, citing logistical challenges and creative adjustments.
Salman Khan, however, opted to prioritize his friendship with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, shifting focus to Nadiadwala’s upcoming film with director AR Murugadoss, set to begin shooting in May 2024.
A source close to the development was quoted as saying by Bollywood Hungama, “After a lot of back and forth on the dates, Karan and Vishnu were still not able to commit to the exact timelines of the shoot. That’s when Salman conveyed his decision to back out from the project. Salman politely informed his decision to Karan,” Salman Khan reportedly attributed the repeated delays to destiny, stating, “Destiny doesn’t want this film to happen, so let’s move on.”
Originally slated to commence filming in November 2023, the production was plagued by delays that pushed the start date to January, then February, and eventually May.Despite multiple discussions and efforts to finalize the schedule, Karan Johar requested additional time until July, citing logistical challenges and creative adjustments.
Salman Khan, however, opted to prioritize his friendship with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, shifting focus to Nadiadwala’s upcoming film with director AR Murugadoss, set to begin shooting in May 2024.
A source close to the development was quoted as saying by Bollywood Hungama, “After a lot of back and forth on the dates, Karan and Vishnu were still not able to commit to the exact timelines of the shoot. That’s when Salman conveyed his decision to back out from the project. Salman politely informed his decision to Karan,” Salman Khan reportedly attributed the repeated delays to destiny, stating, “Destiny doesn’t want this film to happen, so let’s move on.”
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While Salman Khan remains open to future collaborations with Karan Johar, he has begun exploring other script options and has reached out to producer and director colleagues for projects aligning with his schedule from November to May.
Karan Johar, acknowledging Salman’s perspective and the challenges faced in finalizing Bull, is considering alternative projects for collaboration. However, the possibility of reviving Bull remains if a concrete timeline can be agreed upon.