Janhvi Kapoor in talks for Shahid Kapoor’s next; Amit Sharma to direct romantic comedy - Reports

There has been growing speculation that Shahid Kapoor is set to team up with 'Badhaai Ho' director Amit Sharma for a romantic comedy. The film is expected to explore modern relationships with a youthful and relatable tone. The makers are aiming to combine humour with emotional storytelling.Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly in advanced discussions to join Shahid Kapoor in his upcoming film directed by Amit Sharma. If finalised, this will mark the first collaboration between Shahid Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor on screen.The 'Dhadak' actress is currently in advanced discussions to play the female lead opposite Shahid Kapoor. While the deal has not been officially confirmed, reports suggest that talks are progressing positively. If everything is finalised, the film will introduce a new on-screen pairing that has already sparked curiosity among fans and industry watchers.According to Pinkvilla, "Janhvi Kapoor is currently in advanced discussions to come on board as the female lead. If finalised, this will mark the first on-screen collaboration between Shahid and Janhvi…the story revolves around a fun and relatable relationship journey. It’s an out-and-out comedy, and Shahid is excited to revisit the genre after a while."Director Amit Sharma, known for films like 'Badhaai Ho' and 'Maidaan', is expected to bring his signature blend of humour and emotional storytelling to the project. The film is currently being planned to go on floors in the latter part of 2026. Shooting is expected to begin around October 2026, once Shahid Kapoor completes his commitments for Farzi 2, the Raj and DK series. Pre-production work is already underway, with the team working on finalising the supporting cast and the title. While several key details are still being locked, the project is already generating strong curiosity within the industry. If all goes according to plan, the film is expected to hit floors later in 2026 and is currently aiming for a 2027 theatrical release.On the other hand, Janhvi Kapoor has the most awaited 'Peddi' in the pipeline.