SRK-Alia Bhatt's next by Gauri Shinde to begin shooting in January: Karan Johar

Director Gauri Shinde's next, starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, will begin filming in January next year. The movie is in its pre-production stage, revealed its co-producer Karan Johar.

"@gauris film with @iamsrk and @aliaa08 commences principal photography middle of January! Pre production is on full steam now! Exciting," Johar wrote on his Twitter page. Alia, 22, re-tweeted Johar's tweet.

@gauris film with @iamsrk and @aliaa08 commences principal photography middle of jan!! Pre production is on full steam now! Exciting!!!!

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 8, 2015

The yet-untitled movie is being produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, Johar's Dharma and Hope Productions.

Shinde, who is married to director R Balki, shot to fame with her debut 2012 movie English Vinglish, starring Sridevi.

Shinde said a few months ago that the upcoming film will not have "typical romance".

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