Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has announced a collaboration with director Ketan Mehta on the upcoming movie Jai Somnath. Bhansali, a longtime admirer of Mehta's work, is producing the project through Bhansali Productions. The first poster was unveiled on Maha Shivratri.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his grand cinematic visions, is joining forces with acclaimed director Ketan Mehta for the film Jai Somnath. Bhansali has expressed that he has always been a huge fan of Ketan Mehta's cinema, highlighting the mutual respect in this partnership.
The project, produced under Bhansali Productions and Maya Movies, draws from historical and mythological elements related to the Somnath temple in Gujarat. Keywords associated with the film include references to Mahmud of Ghazni and the legend of Somnath, suggesting a narrative rooted in history.
On Maha Shivratri, observed on February 15, 2026, the first motion poster for Jai Somnath was unveiled. This announcement marks a significant collaboration in Bollywood, blending Bhansali's production expertise with Mehta's directorial style.
No further details on the cast, release date, or plot specifics have been disclosed in the available information.