Amid Ranveer Singh’s exit from ‘Don 3,’ Farhan Akhtar focuses on ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ starring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt

Ranveer Singh has been in the news for quite some time. Earlier, it was because of the ‘Kantara’ controversy, then came the massive success of ‘Dhurandhar’, and then the surprise news of his exit from ‘Don 3.’ After Ranveer’s departure from the movie, it is important for filmmaker Farhan Akhtar to find the next perfect fit for the role. This can be a tiring and time-consuming process altogether. Thus, Farhan is taking his time in finding Ranveer Singh’s replacement, and meanwhile, is now focusing on another big dream project of his - ‘Jee Le Zaraa.’ Starring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt, this movie has again caught Farhan’s attention, and reportedly, he is currently focusing on new developments on this project. "Farhan feels the casting of Don is crucial. He wants to be absolutely sure about who steps into the role, and it is a longer process," reported Pinkvilla. It further added that the ‘120 Bahadur’ star is reconnecting with the leads Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas to finalise the project. Everyone is looking forward to an official announcement till then."Jee Le Zaraa has always been special for Farhan. With Don 3 taking time at the casting stage, he felt this was the right moment to revive discussions with the original team and push the film forward," mentioned the report. Reportedly, the script for ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ has been completed and locked. Then what’s causing the delay? On the one hand, where people can wait to catch three stars - Alia, Katrina, and Priyanka in one frame, on the other hand, the filmmaker is finding it difficult to align their dates for the shooting. “If the dates align, the film could finally go on floors in the second half of 2026. Creatively, everything is in place, and it’s now about managing schedules," stated the report.However, Farhan Akhtar is figuring out the challenge, discussing things with the actresses in the hope to find a common window.Farhan Akhtar, who is known to make slice of life movies, dancing around themes of friendship, holds ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ close to his heart. It is said to be the last chapter of the friendship movie trilogy following ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.’