Confirmed: Alia Bhatt to star in Shah Rukh Khan's production 'Darlings', details inside

Shah Rukh Khan has been making back-to-back announcements of the film made under his home banner Red Chillies Entertainment. Earlier reports were making the rounds that Alia Bhatt will be starring in one of the productions. Now, the confirmation has made its way and the film is titled Darlings. The official announcement will be made in the next few days much to the excitement of the fans.

The film is touted to be a quirky mother-daughter story. Talking about roping in Alia, a source said, "She loved it and instantly came on board the film."

With Darlings, Jasmeet K Reen will be making her directorial debut. The source further said, "It’s set in Mumbai against the backdrop of a middle-class family and traces the lives of two women, as they find courage and love in exceptional circumstances."

Talking about the film's shoot, it is set to go on floors in the first quarter of 2021. A source went on to say, "In fact, the movie is gearing up for a release this year itself. The pre-production work is going in full swing, and the team is all ready to take it on floors very soon in Mumbai. It’s set in Mumbai against the backdrop of a middle-class family and traces the lives of two women, as they find courage and love in exceptional circumstances."

Meanwhile, Alia's upcoming films include Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra, SS Rajamouli's RRR and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi. All three films are likely to release in 2021.