Filmmaker Kabir Khan has started the final schedule of his upcoming biopic on kickboxer Tajamul Islam in Mumbai. The production began at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office in Fort on August 11. The team is now reportedly preparing for an extensive Mumbai schedule. Kartik Aaryan is expected to join the production later this week. The actor will reportedly shoot for the project through the month and into early September. The film remains untitled at present.
Kabir Khan begins final schedule in Mumbai
The sports biopic has entered its concluding phase after several months of production. The team began filming at the BMC office in Fort. The location is among the first stops for the final schedule. The production will then move to Saki Naka. The Mumbai location is expected to host a longer stretch of filming. The makers are planning to complete a significant portion of the remaining work there.
Kartik Aaryan to join the shoot mid-week
Kartik Aaryan is set to join the team once filming moves to the next location. According to Mid-Day, the actor is expected to shoot throughout the month. His schedule will reportedly continue until early September. Report says, “The BMC office is one of the first locations, after which they will have an extensive schedule at Saki Naka. After Kartik joins mid-week, he will shoot throughout the month till early September.” Kartik’s involvement is expected to be an important part of the final schedule. The actor is reportedly playing the coach of Tajamul Islam in the film.
Tajamul Islam’s journey forms the story
Kabir Khan’s upcoming project is based on the life and sporting career of Tajamul Islam. The film is being developed as a biographical sports drama. It will focus on Islam’s journey in kickboxing and her rise to the international stage. Tajamul Islam is a two-time world kickboxing champion. Her achievements in the sport form the central basis of the film. The project is expected to explore her journey from her early years to becoming a champion. Kartik Aaryan is reportedly portraying the coach who plays a key role in her sporting journey. Further details about the character and the film’s storyline have not been officially revealed.
Kabir Khan and Kartik Aaryan reunite after ‘Chandu Champion ‘
The biopic brings Kabir Khan and Kartik Aaryan together again after ‘Chandu Champion’. Released in 2024, the biographical sports drama featured Kartik as Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. The actor underwent extensive physical preparation for the role. The film marked his first collaboration with Kabir Khan. Their next project also revolves around the world of competitive sport.
Kartik Aaryan expected to move to ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’
After completing his work on the Tajamul Islam biopic, Kartik Aaryan is expected to begin his next major project. The actor is set to reunite with director Anees Bazmee for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’. The horror-comedy is reportedly scheduled to begin production in October. Aaryan has already headlined the third instalment of the franchise, which also featured Triptii Dimri and Vidya Balan. Kabir Khan’s last released feature film was ‘Chandu Champion’. He also co-directed a segment in the 2025 anthology My Melbourne.
