Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt to reunite after two decades for 'Kalank'

In what comes as a good news for film enthusiasts, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt are set to work together after over two decades in Kalank. Abhishek Varman's Kalank also features an ensemble cast of Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Aditya Roy Kapur, will release on April 19 next year.

On Wednesday, Karan Johar announced the project on Twitter. KJo and his father Yash Johar had thought of making the film 15 years ago.

“Kalank has been an emotional journey for me! A germ of an idea that I had nearly 15 years ago... A film that was in a pre-production stage helmed by my father...

"I am now proud to pass it onto the extremely capable and visionary hands of our director Abhishek Varman! A beautifully structured story by Shibani Bathija and an exceptionally fluid narrative and screenplay by Abhishek," Karan Johar said in a statement.

The film marks the collaboration of Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

"This multi-starrer with a story will cross all borders, under the capable direction of Abhishek Varman. It be historic in the true sense of the word... I am genuinely happy to be back with the team Fox Star and Karan Johar... This film is special to all of us!!" Sajid Nadiadwala said.

Vijay Singh of Fox Star Studios said, "We at Fox Star Studios are proud to be presenting Kalank, a movie with stellar and power packed cast of today's era. With Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala coming together it will be a path breaker and great team to work.

The epic drama set in the 1940s is expected to go on floors at the end of the month, and will release on April 19, 2019.