Kalank, The Film That Was To Star Sridevi, Begins. See Pics Of Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur

New Delhi: Karan Johar's much-anticipated film Kalank, that was to star Sridevi, went on floors last night. Kalank was announced by Karan Johar, the co-producer of the film, on Wednesday morning and has an impressive cast comprising Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sonakshi Sinha. Pictures of Sonakshi and Aditya from the sets have been shared by Dharma Productions' Instagram account and the producers of the film Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala were also there. Filmmaker David Dhawan (Varun's father) also visited the sets on Day 1. "What a way to start the first day of this incredible journey with having three legends under the same roof & giving their blessings! Kalank shoot begins today," read the caption. The epic drama is directed by Abhishek Varman.

Take a look at the pictures here.
 

 

All 'set' on the #Kalank set! #AdityaRoyKapur @aslisona @karanjohar @apoorva1972 @abhivarman @foxstarhindi @nadiadwalagrandson

A post shared by Dharma Productions (@dharmamovies) on Apr 18, 2018 at 10:28am PDT

 

 

Thank you universe! What a way to start the first day of this incredible journey with having three legends under the same roof & giving their blessings! #Kalank shoot begins today, share your wishes for the team in the comments below! @karanjohar @apoorva1972 #DavidDhawan #SajidNadiadwala @madhuridixitnene @aslisona @aliaabhatt @varundvn #AdityaRoyKapur #SanjayDutt @foxstarhindi @nadiadwalagrandson

A post shared by Dharma Productions (@dharmamovies) on Apr 18, 2018 at 10:09am PDT

 

Proud & excited to announce our EPIC DRAMA #KALANK
Releasing April 19th, 2019
Directed by Abhishek Varman

Starring @MadhuriDixit @sonakshisinha @aliaa08 @Varun_dvn #AdityaRoyKapur & @duttsanjay!@apoorvamehta18 @dharmamovies @foxstarhindi @ngemovies #Sajid pic.twitter.com/FceIcgHzt6

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 18, 2018

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed that Kalank was planned 15 years ago by Karan and his late father Yash Johar. The plot of the film is set in 1940s.
 

More on #Kalank...
The film, which was planned 15 years ago by Karan and his dad Yash Johar, will finally be made in 2018...
Story is set in 1940s...
On 18 April 2014, #2States had released. On 18 April 2018, #Kalank begins its journey...#Kalank to release on 19 April 2019. pic.twitter.com/hmlhxetpYx

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 18, 2018

Kalank was to star Sridevi as one of the lead actresses but after her death, Madhuri Dixit was roped in for the role. Sridevi's elder daughter Janhvi had Instagrammed a picture of the later actress with Madhuri and wrote, "Abhishek Varman's next film was very close to mom's heart. Dad, Khushi and I are thankful to Madhuri ji for now being a part of this beautiful film."
 

 

Abhishek Varman's next film was very close to mom's heart ...Dad, Khushi and I are thankful to Madhuriji for now being a part of this beautiful film...

A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor) on Mar 19, 2018 at 1:12am PDT

Rumour had it that the film was reportedly titled Shiddat. But Karan Johar dismissed the reports with a tweet.
 

Some clarifications!!! Yes...we are honoured and humbled to have @MadhuriDixit on board for @abhivarman 's next! NO the film is NOT titled SHIDHAT! Yes the film will Commence shoot in mid April! The films final cast and credits will be announced soon!

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 19, 2018

Kalank is slated to release on April 19 next year.