Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta, two of Indian cinema’s most influential creative forces, have come together to inform a vital tale from India’s spiritual history. Bhansali has announced an upcoming seminal tale of Indian civilization titled Jai Somnath, in collaboration with acclaimed director Ketan Mehta. This marks an interesting partnership between two of probably the most powerful creative voices in Indian cinema.
First poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta’s Jai Somnath unveiled on Maha Shivratri
Jai Somnath traces back to 1025–1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, a defining chapter in Indian history. This yr marks 1000 years of the Ghazni attack and the destruction of the temple, and its subsequent resurrection.
Somnath symbolizes the indestructible spirit of India and the glory of Indian civilization. Given the deep emotional and cultural significance of this chapter, the film goals to strike a robust chord with audiences because it revisits a vital moment from India’s past.
What makes Jai Somnath much more significant is the collaboration between Sanjay Leela Bhansali an iconic storyteller celebrated for grand world-building and larger-than-life cinema, and Ketan Mehta, a director known for daring storytelling, historical narratives, and socially relevant cinema with international appeal. The film brings together historical depth and cinematic scale. With each filmmakers hailing from Gujarat, the project can also be expected to bring authenticity and emotional depth to the narrative.
Jai Somnath can be produced under the banners of Bhansali Productions and Maya Movies, with Ketan Mehta serving as author and director. The film is slated for release in 2027.
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