Anushka Sharma's Chakda Xpress to Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: 5 star-studded Bollywood projects that got shelved

1.Chakda 'Xpress

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Anushka Sharma’s comeback project as cricket legend Jhulan Goswami was completed in 2022 but is yet to be released. Despite teasers and buzz, the film remains in limbo, with even co-stars unsure if it will ever hit OTT or theatres.

2.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic

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Shahid Kapoor was set to portray the legendary Maratha king, but the film was shelved due to lack of support and production backing. The director recently called the industry 'cruel' for dropping such a culturally important project.

3.Inshallah

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Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this romantic drama was shelved due to creative clashes between Salman Khan and the makers. While Alia Bhatt had even started prepping for the role, the project was abruptly pulled in 2019.

4.Jee Le Zaraa

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Touted as a female-led road-trip film by Farhan Akhtar, it generated massive excitement. However, scheduling conflicts among the stars stalled the shoot repeatedly. Though the makers claim it’s not shelved, no filming has resumed since its 2021 announcement.

5.Dostana 2

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The sequel to the hit Dostana began shooting in 2019 but was shelved after reported differences between Kartik Aaryan and the production house. A reboot with a fresh cast is now in the works, but the original project stands scrapped.