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Sanjay Leela Bhansali Unveils 'Jai Somnath' With Ketan Mehta, Sets 2027 Global Release

Announced on Maha Shivratri, the project revisits the Somnath Temple's 11th-century sacking.

Overview

  • Ketan Mehta will write and direct the film, which is presented by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Bhansali Productions and Maya Movies.
  • The announcement came via a poster and video carrying the line, “A temple can be broken, not the faith.”
  • The story focuses on the 1025–1026 CE assault on Gujarat’s Somnath Temple by Mahmud of Ghazni, highlighted as a millennium-marking chapter of resilience.
  • A worldwide theatrical release is planned for 2027, with the makers positioning the film as a large-scale historical epic.
  • Cast and shooting schedule have not been disclosed, with further production specifics yet to be announced.